Odds Beater
逆风而行
Synopsis
The film tells the story of Cai Wanjin, a teacher who is frustrated with his career, helping Huang Dengyu, a student who is looked down upon by everyone, to spend an irreplaceable and precious journey in his senior year of high school. They illuminate each other's lives, and both fiund the meaning of persistence in adversity and going against the wind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheng Liang
- Screenplay & Story
- Wu Tong, Huang Wei, Weiqian Yang
- Original Title
- 逆风而行
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheng Liang
Wu Tong, Huang Wei, Weiqian Yang
Department Leadership Roster
Cheng Liang
Director
Wu Tong
Writer
Huang Wei
Writer
Weiqian Yang
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Odds Beater
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Odds Beater about?
The film tells the story of Cai Wanjin, a teacher who is frustrated with his career, helping Huang Dengyu, a student who is looked down upon by everyone, to spend an irreplaceable and precious journey in his senior year of high school. They illuminate each other's lives, and both fiund the meaning of persistence in adversity and going against the wind.
Who directed Odds Beater?
Odds Beater was directed by Cheng Liang.
Who stars in Odds Beater?
The principal cast of Odds Beater includes Jing Boran, Sabrina Zhuang, Geng Le, David Chiang Da-Wei, Ni Hongjie.
When was Odds Beater released and how long is it?
Odds Beater was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.