In the vast, ever-expanding library of world cinema, some films captivate audiences not just through their narrative, but through the very obstacles audiences face in accessing them. For nearly two decades, one Chinese film has occupied a unique, frustrating, and fascinating space in the minds of international cinephiles:
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