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2026China

Shifting Tides

湍

Synopsis

Provide some real-life stories or personal experiences about young migrants living in Hangzhou.Assigned a report topic titled "Hangzhou Drifters" by her workplace, Ah Yue chooses to film her college classmate Feifei. By chance, she captures the entire breakup between Feifei and her boyfriend Ah Xing, which stems from their irreconcilable plans for the future.After the split, Feifei heads to Shanghai for career opportunities. Meanwhile, Ah Xing teams up with Ah Yue and Mr. Ma to rent a shared apartment and launch a livestream startup amid the wave of property market bailout policies. The three live and work side by side in this cramped small space, keeping a delicate, fragile equilibrium. Their livestream series "Cyber Spiritual Practice" blows up online out of the blue. Just as quiet romantic feelings begin to grow between Ah Xing and Ah Yue, Feifei suddenly comes back to Hangzhou...

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

FIRST International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Como Hu
Screenplay & Story
Como Hu
Original Title
湍
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
中国美术学院

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Como Hu

Screenplay & Story

Como Hu

Department Leadership Roster

Como Hu

Director

Como Hu

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Shifting Tides.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shifting Tides

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shifting Tides about?

Provide some real-life stories or personal experiences about young migrants living in Hangzhou.Assigned a report topic titled "Hangzhou Drifters" by her workplace, Ah Yue chooses to film her college classmate Feifei. By chance, she captures the entire breakup between Feifei and her boyfriend Ah Xing, which stems from their irreconcilable plans for the future.After the split, Feifei heads to Shanghai for career opportunities. Meanwhile, Ah Xing teams up with Ah Yue and Mr. Ma to rent a shared apartment and launch a livestream startup amid the wave of property market bailout policies. The three live and work side by side in this cramped small space, keeping a delicate, fragile equilibrium. Their livestream series "Cyber Spiritual Practice" blows up online out of the blue. Just as quiet romantic feelings begin to grow between Ah Xing and Ah Yue, Feifei suddenly comes back to Hangzhou...

Who directed Shifting Tides?

Shifting Tides was directed by Como Hu.

Who stars in Shifting Tides?

The principal cast of Shifting Tides includes Zheng Jing Ru, Weikai Huang, Andy Hong.

When was Shifting Tides released and how long is it?

Shifting Tides was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.