Raindrops on a Roof
雨落屋瓦
Synopsis
A'e, a widow approaching seventy, lives with her unmarried son Shi'an. When her recently divorced daughter Shining returns home with a child, an invisible wall settles over the family. One cold winter, A'e is swindled while trying to buy herself a cashmere sweater — and the incident cracks open the old house's hidden grief, forcing each member to face what they have long buried.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhou Jiali
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhou Jiali, Lu Ruiqi
- Original Title
- 雨落屋瓦
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- TIANTONGJIA, Time-image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhou Jiali
Zhou Jiali, Lu Ruiqi
Junqian Xie
Chen Yutong, Liu Cho, Lou Ying
Department Leadership Roster
Zhou Jiali
Director
Chen Yutong
Producer
Zhou Jiali
Writer
Junqian Xie
Director of Photography
Liu Cho
Producer
Lou Ying
Producer
Lu Ruiqi
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raindrops on a Roof
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raindrops on a Roof about?
A'e, a widow approaching seventy, lives with her unmarried son Shi'an. When her recently divorced daughter Shining returns home with a child, an invisible wall settles over the family. One cold winter, A'e is swindled while trying to buy herself a cashmere sweater — and the incident cracks open the old house's hidden grief, forcing each member to face what they have long buried.
Who directed Raindrops on a Roof?
Raindrops on a Roof was directed by Zhou Jiali.
Who stars in Raindrops on a Roof?
The principal cast of Raindrops on a Roof includes Lu Yi-ching, Ma Tianyu, Maizi, Xue Xuchun, Nan Cui.
When was Raindrops on a Roof released and how long is it?
Raindrops on a Roof was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.