Only the River Flows
河边的错误
Synopsis
Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.
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Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-04
Top Cast
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Zhu Yilong
Ma Zhe
Chloe Maayan
Bai Jie
Hou Tianlai
Chief of Police
Tong Linkai
Xie
Kang Chunlei
Madman
Wang Jianyu
Xu Liang
Moxi Zishi
Wang Hong
Liu Baisha
Qian Ling
Cao Yang
Granny Four
Zhou Qingyun
Boy by the River
Zeng Qi
Ting
Huang Jun
Zhao
Huang Miyi
Obstetrician
Yan Hexiang
Man with Glasses
Zhou You
Photographer
Meng Xiangliang
Lieutenant Yan
Chubu Huajie
Trace Evidence Examiner
Fang Zizhen
Trace Evidence Examiner
Release History & Theatrical Window
"International Perspective" @ 47th São Paulo Int'l Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wei Shujun
- Screenplay & Story
- Wei Shujun, Kang Chunlei
- Original Title
- 河边的错误
- Country of Origin
- China, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $42.7M
- Production Studios
- Hangzhou Dangdang Film, KXKH FILM, Infinite Films, Lian Ray Global Pictures, Emei Film Studio, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wei Shujun
Wei Shujun, Kang Chunlei, Yu Hua
Zhiyuan Chengma
Matthieu Laclau
Jin Peng
Department Leadership Roster
Matthieu Laclau
Editor
Wei Shujun
Director
Zhiyuan Chengma
Director of Photography
Wei Shujun
Screenplay
Kang Chunlei
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Violence • Threat • Injury
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Only the River Flows
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What is Only the River Flows about?
Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.
Who directed Only the River Flows?
Only the River Flows was directed by Wei Shujun.
Who stars in Only the River Flows?
The principal cast of Only the River Flows includes Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai, Kang Chunlei.
When was Only the River Flows released and how long is it?
Only the River Flows was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Only the River Flows make at the box office?
Only the River Flows grossed $42.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is Only the River Flows based on a book or true story?
Only the River Flows is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yu Hua".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Only the River Flows?
Only the River Flows holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).