This Is Sanlitun

British underdog Gary, an unsuccessful entrepreneur, has just landed in the chic Sanlitun area of Beijing, supposedly to launch a business venture. However, there are other motives behind his relocation—such as following his ex-wife and young son. Gary quickly discovers that achieving success in China is no simple task. Lacking self-awareness and only occasionally in touch with reality, he ventures forward with confidence in himself but minimal understanding of Chinese culture. He soon teams up with Frank, an Australian trust-fund kid who offers to guide him in Eastern customs. However, Frank’s teaching style mainly involves criticizing Gary for being a Westerner and not adopting a “Chinese” approach like himself.