---
title: 'Xiao Wu (1997)'
type: 'film'
director: 'Jia Zhangke'
released: '1997-01-01'
runtime_minutes: 108
genres:
  - 'Drama'
countries:
  - 'People''s Republic of China'
canonical: 'https://cinepixo.com/movies/xiao-wu-1997'
review_count: 0
imdb: 'https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0144020/'
publisher: 'CinePixo'
---

# Xiao Wu (1997)

1997 · 108 min · Drama · People's Republic of China

Part of: Hometown Trilogy

## Synopsis

Xiao Wu, also known as Pickpocket, is a 1998 Chinese drama and the first directed by Jia Zhangke. Starring Wang Hongwei in the title role along with Hao Hongjian and Zuo Baitao, it was filmed in Fenyang, Jia's hometown, in 16 mm. Following its release, the film received critical acclaim and won the Wolfgang Staudte Award at the Forum section of the 48th Berlin International Film Festival.

## Credits

- **Director:** [Jia Zhangke](https://cinepixo.com/people/jia-zhangke)
- **Screenplay:** [Jia Zhangke](https://cinepixo.com/people/jia-zhangke)
- **Producer:** [Jia Zhangke](https://cinepixo.com/people/jia-zhangke)
- **Director of Photography:** [Yu Lik-wai](https://cinepixo.com/people/yu-lik-wai)

## Cast

- [Wang Hongwei](https://cinepixo.com/people/wang-hongwei)

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