Caught by the Tides
风流一代
“A film over 20 years in the making.”
Synopsis
Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale - Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 9, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$254
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jia Zhangke
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiahuan Wan, Jia Zhangke
- Original Score
- Lim Giong
- Original Title
- 风流一代
- Country of Origin
- China, France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $254
- Production Studios
- Xstream Pictures, Momo Pictures, Huanxi Media, Wishart Media, mk2 Films, Ad Vitam Production, Bitters End
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jia Zhangke
Jiahuan Wan, Jia Zhangke
Lim Giong
Nelson Yu Lik-wai, Éric Gautier
Lin Xudong, Matthieu Laclau, Yang Chao
Shôzô Ichiyama, Casper Liang Jiayan, Jia Zhangke, Tang Yan, Dong Ping
Department Leadership Roster
Lin Xudong
Editor
Matthieu Laclau
Editor
Lim Giong
Original Music Composer
Yang Chao
Editor
Jia Zhangke
Director
Jiahuan Wan
Writer
Shôzô Ichiyama
Producer
Jia Zhangke
Writer
Casper Liang Jiayan
Producer
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Director of Photography
Éric Gautier
Director of Photography
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Sexualized Violence • Violence • Self-harm
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caught by the Tides
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What is Caught by the Tides about?
Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.
Who directed Caught by the Tides?
Caught by the Tides was directed by Jia Zhangke.
Who stars in Caught by the Tides?
The principal cast of Caught by the Tides includes Zhao Tao, Zhubin Li, Pan Jianlin, Zhou Lan, Zhou You.
When was Caught by the Tides released and how long is it?
Caught by the Tides was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Caught by the Tides make at the box office?
Caught by the Tides grossed $254 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Caught by the Tides?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Caught by the Tides was composed by Lim Giong.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caught by the Tides?
Caught by the Tides holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).