If you take one look at director Jia Zhang Ke’s filmography, there are two things he consistently does in his films. The first is his inclusion of actress Zhao Tao. The second is his examination of contemporary Chinese globalization. In Ash is Purest White, Jia Zhang Ke sticks with what he’s most comfortable with, and in doing so, creates a heart-aching piece that has us examining the effects of rapid globalization in China.
