Journey of the Egret
シラサギの旅
Synopsis
Buliang Zhao is a Chinese man living with his Japanese partner Rin Takahashi, an office worker. He works at a warehouse that sponsors his visa while he pursues his passion for art in the face of family demands for him to return home while Rin patiently weathers overbearing colleagues and her own family’s expectations over her settling down. Through these two characters, on the verge of parting due to the demands of others, the film explores the limits of personal freedom and desire. (Text by Jason Maher)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Osaka Asian Film Festival EXPO 2025
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Liping
- Original Title
- シラサギの旅
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Liping
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Liping
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey of the Egret
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Journey of the Egret about?
Buliang Zhao is a Chinese man living with his Japanese partner Rin Takahashi, an office worker. He works at a warehouse that sponsors his visa while he pursues his passion for art in the face of family demands for him to return home while Rin patiently weathers overbearing colleagues and her own family’s expectations over her settling down. Through these two characters, on the verge of parting due to the demands of others, the film explores the limits of personal freedom and desire. (Text by Jason Maher)
Who directed Journey of the Egret?
Journey of the Egret was directed by Yang Liping.
Who stars in Journey of the Egret?
The principal cast of Journey of the Egret includes Mizuho Osu, Zhang Ninghao, Hu Ninglin, Ryuta Kimura, Shinnosuke Nagano.
When was Journey of the Egret released and how long is it?
Journey of the Egret was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 40m.