# Angels Wear White (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/angels-wear-white-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 76% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 6.7/10 |
| Director | Vivian Qu |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 107 min |
| Festival premiere | MIFFest 2018 (Best Director) |

## Quick answer

Angels Wear White (2017) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Vivian Qu’s #MeToo-era Chinese thriller won Best Director and Best Screenplay at MGGA 2018 — a major early win for MIFFe Metascore 78/100. Directed by Vivian Qu.

## Critics consensus

Vivian Qu’s #MeToo-era Chinese thriller won Best Director and Best Screenplay at MGGA 2018 — a major early win for MIFFest’s competition.

## Synopsis

In a small seaside town, two schoolgirls are assaulted by a middle-aged man in a motel. Mia, a teenager who was working on reception that night, is the only witness. For fear of losing her job, she says nothing. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Wen, one of the victims, finds that her troubles have only just begun. Trapped in a world that offers them no safety, Mia and Wen will have to find their own way out.

## Cast

Wen Qi, Zhou Meijun, Shi Ke, Geng Le, Liu Weiwei, Peng Jing, Wang Yuexin, Li Mengnan, Jiang Xinyue, Bamboo Chen

## Accolades

Premiered at MIFFest 2018, where it won the Best Director.

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Angels Wear White worth watching?**
Angels Wear White holds a 77% Celluloid Score. Vivian Qu’s #MeToo-era Chinese thriller won Best Director and Best Screenplay at MGGA 2018 — a major early win for MIFFest’s competition.

**What is Angels Wear White about?**
In a small seaside town, two schoolgirls are assaulted by a middle-aged man in a motel. Mia, a teenager who was working on reception that night, is the only witness. For fear of losing her job, she says nothing. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Wen, one of the victims, finds that her troubles have only just begun. Trapped in a world that offers them no safety, Mia and Wen will have to find their own way out.

**Who directed Angels Wear White?**
Angels Wear White (2017) was directed by Vivian Qu.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Angels Wear White?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 76%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 6.7/10.

**Where can I watch Angels Wear White?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Angels Wear White page for current options.

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