Step Into the River
河岸
Synopsis
Lu and Wei live in a village in rural China. The young girls often go to the nearby river to play or fish with their fathers. The river has a special meaning for them because China’s one-child policy has led to some parents drowning their newborn daughters there.
Top Cast
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Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Weijia Ma
- Screenplay & Story
- Weijia Ma
- Original Score
- Pablo Pico
- Original Title
- 河岸
- Country of Origin
- China, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Gao Shan Pictures, Les Valseurs, Beyond Frozen Films Co.ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Weijia Ma
Weijia Ma
Pablo Pico
Jérôme Bréau
Justin Pechberty, Damien Megherbi
Department Leadership Roster
Weijia Ma
Writer
Pablo Pico
Original Music Composer
Justin Pechberty
Producer
Jérôme Bréau
Editor
Damien Megherbi
Producer
Weijia Ma
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Step Into the River.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Step Into the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Step Into the River about?
Lu and Wei live in a village in rural China. The young girls often go to the nearby river to play or fish with their fathers. The river has a special meaning for them because China’s one-child policy has led to some parents drowning their newborn daughters there.
Who directed Step Into the River?
Step Into the River was directed by Weijia Ma.
Who stars in Step Into the River?
The principal cast of Step Into the River includes Yifei Chen, Ganfeng Zhu, Ningfu Wei, Zhuocheng Zhao, Zhenhui Chen.
When was Step Into the River released and how long is it?
Step Into the River was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Step Into the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Step Into the River was composed by Pablo Pico.