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The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.
Mountains May Depart (2015) is a drama and romance film directed by Jia Zhangke, released on October 30, 2015 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Zhao Tao, Zhang Yi, Liang Jingdong and Dong Zijian. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 262 ratings.
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Zhao Tao
as Shen Tao
Zhang Yi
as Zhang Jinsheng
Liang Jingdong
as Liang Jangjung
Dong Zijian
as Zhang Daole
Sylvia Chang
as Mia
Rong Zishan
as Young Zhang Daole
Liu Lu
as Liang's Wife
Zhubin Li
Liu Min
Directed by Jia Zhangke, written by Jia Zhangke, produced by Shôzô Ichiyama.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 262 ratings.
**Like a changing urban landscape, the humans as well!** When everybody around me liked the director's previous film 'A Touch of Sin', I didn't. As a film fanatic, reject such kind of film is not an easy job without giving a proper reason. I thought that was a missed opportunity. I surely like art films, not the boring one like those aimlessly narrated. I really loved some of the scenes there, but here it was…
Reviewed on November 23, 2016
This film, screened at Cannes and Toronto, explores economic disparity in China across three eras-1999, 2014, and 2025-highlighted through visuals like clothing and evolving technology. The makeup, costumes, and setting transitions are thoughtfully crafted, making each time period feel distinct and immersive. Strong cinematography and sound design support the storytelling, though minor visual flaws are noticeable.…
Reviewed on September 12, 2025
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Mountains May Depart (2015) is available to stream on Kino Film Collection, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Mountains May Depart (2015) includes Zhao Tao, Zhang Yi, Liang Jingdong, Dong Zijian and Sylvia Chang. The film was directed by Jia Zhangke. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Mountains May Depart was released on October 30, 2015 and runs for 2h 7m.
Mountains May Depart (2015) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 262 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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