The River(1997)
河流
The River Synopsis
A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.
The River (1997) is a drama and romance film directed by Tsai Ming-liang, released on August 7, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian, Lu Yi-ching and Chen Shiang-Chyi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Writers:
- Tsai Ming-liang, Yi-chun Tsai, Pi-ying Yang
- Producers:
- Hsu Li-Kong, Chiu Shun-Ching
- Cinematographer:
- Liao Pen-jung
- Production:
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The River (1997) Trailer
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The River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Kang-sheng
as Hsiao-Kang
- Miao Tian
Miao Tian
as Father
Lu Yi-ching
as Mother
Chen Shiang-Chyi
as Hsiao-Kang's Girlfriend
Ann Hui
as Film Director
Chen Chao-jung
as Anonymous Man
Yang Kuei-mei
as Woman in Hotel
- Lin Hsiao-Lan
Lin Hsiao-Lan
as Mother
- Zhang Long
Zhang Long
as Mother's Lover
Key crew
Directed by Tsai Ming-liang, written by Tsai Ming-liang, Yi-chun Tsai and Pi-ying Yang, produced by Hsu Li-Kong and Chiu Shun-Ching.
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The River Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 83 ratings.
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The River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The River online?
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Who stars in The River?
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The main cast of The River (1997) includes Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian, Lu Yi-ching, Chen Shiang-Chyi and Ann Hui. The film was directed by Tsai Ming-liang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The River released?
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The River was released on August 7, 1997 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The River worth watching?
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The River (1997) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 83 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.
Is there a trailer for The River?
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Yes. The official The River trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.