After escaping dire circumstances, twenty-something Tian Tian seeks out estranged cousin Fang Di for help. World-weary Fang Di, a stuntwoman enduring harsh conditions, initially greets her with disdain. As their troubled past resurfaces, they rekindle a sisterly bond amid looming danger. Merging gritty realism with genre thrills, this innovative neo-noir by acclaimed indie filmmaker Vivian Qu (Angels Wear White, and producer of Black Coal, Thin Ice) explores China's recent history and the struggles faced by a generation shaped by its economic miracle. Stunningly directed, with profound set pieces and captivating performances from mesmerizing leads Liu Haocun and Wen Qi, _Girls On Wire _delivers emotional depth and cinematic panache.