Return to Dust
隐入尘烟
“An unlikely love story.”
Synopsis
Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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US Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-12
Top Cast
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Wu Renlin
Ma Youtie
Hai Qing
Cao Guiying
Yang Guangrui
Zhang Yongfu's Son
Dengfeng Zhao
Ma Youtong
Cailan Wang
Sister-in-Law
Jiangui Zeng
Ma Youtong's Eldest Son
Wu Yunzhi
Ma Youtong's Second Son
Zhanhong Ma
Brother Guiying
Cuilan Wang
Guiying's Sister-in-Law
Caixia Xu
Ma Hongmei
Shengfu Li
Village Chief
Min Zhang
Clothes Stall Owner
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 88 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 17, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Ruijun
- Screenplay & Story
- Li Ruijun
- Original Score
- Peyman Yazdanian
- Original Title
- 隐入尘烟
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Aranya Pictures, Beijing J.Q. Spring Pictures 北京嘉映春天影业, Gansu Qizi Culture & Media, Hangzhou Qinzizai, Hucheng No.7 Films, Such A Good Film, Beijing Alibaba Pictures Culture, Anhui Xinmeng Culture Media, Beijing Kaixiu Cultural Media, Kenuo Television Media, China Film Co-Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Ruijun
Li Ruijun
Peyman Yazdanian
Wang Weihua
Li Ruijun
Yan Li, Qin Hong, Zhang Yibai, Zhang Min
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Weihua
Director of Photography
Yan Li
Producer
Zhang Min
Producer
Li Ruijun
Editor
Han Dahai
Production Design
Li Ruijun
Production Design
Jingyin Wu
Costume Design
Li Ruijun
Director
Zhang Yibai
Producer
Qin Hong
Producer
Li Ruijun
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Dust
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What is Return to Dust about?
Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.
Who directed Return to Dust?
Return to Dust was directed by Li Ruijun.
Who stars in Return to Dust?
The principal cast of Return to Dust includes Wu Renlin, Hai Qing, Yang Guangrui, Dengfeng Zhao, Cailan Wang.
When was Return to Dust released and how long is it?
Return to Dust was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Dust was composed by Peyman Yazdanian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return to Dust?
Return to Dust holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).