As the River Goes By
水东游
Synopsis
An aftershock caused by an earthquake twelve years ago made a time-space connection between the young Xiao Li and his childhood. At a class reunion many years later, Xiao Li met Song Qian, a girl who had a crush on him. The secret of his father's disappearance and the memory of an accident caused by a game of hide-and-seek were gradually evoked. In the flowing river, Xiao Li gradually approached the truth in his heart and resisted the oblivion from the present.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hu Zhaoxiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Hu Zhaoxiang
- Original Title
- 水东游
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hu Zhaoxiang
Hu Zhaoxiang
Hark Xu
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Patrick Mao Huang, Ding Yu
Department Leadership Roster
Hu Zhaoxiang
Director
Hu Zhaoxiang
Writer
Patrick Mao Huang
Producer
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Editor
Hark Xu
Director of Photography
Ding Yu
Producer
Zhai Yuyao
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for As the River Goes By.
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Frequently Asked Questions About As the River Goes By
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What is As the River Goes By about?
An aftershock caused by an earthquake twelve years ago made a time-space connection between the young Xiao Li and his childhood. At a class reunion many years later, Xiao Li met Song Qian, a girl who had a crush on him. The secret of his father's disappearance and the memory of an accident caused by a game of hide-and-seek were gradually evoked. In the flowing river, Xiao Li gradually approached the truth in his heart and resisted the oblivion from the present.
Who directed As the River Goes By?
As the River Goes By was directed by Hu Zhaoxiang.
Who stars in As the River Goes By?
The principal cast of As the River Goes By includes Dylan Xiong, Eva Zhao, Mardy Ma, Xie Yuwang, Hongyu Jiang.
When was As the River Goes By released and how long is it?
As the River Goes By was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.