

Petition
7.2(15)20092h 0m1
The dysfunctional Chinese justice system allows citizens with grievances against their local governments to petition the court to clear or correct their record. Yet in order to do so, the petitioners must travel to Beijing to file paperwork and wait an indefinite period to plead their case. Following the saga of a group of petitioners over the years of 1996 and 2008, Petition unfolds like a novel by Zola or Dickens. This was filmed surreptitiously from the point of view of the petitioners, and not the justice officials, the police, or those heavies sent by the municipalities.
TMDB
7.2/10
15 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Mandarin
- government
- china
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical14 Jan 2011
FranceFR
- Theatrical22 May 2009
Frequently asked questions
- When was Petition released?
- Petition was released on 22 May 2009.
- Where can I watch Petition online?
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- Is there a Hindi trailer for Petition?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Petition is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Petition?
- Petition holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 15 votes.
- Who directed Petition?
- Petition (2009) was directed by Zhao Liang.
- How long is Petition?
- Petition runs for 2h 0m.











