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The River (1997)

Movie ★ 6.8 116 min

Drama Romance

A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.

Tsai Ming-liang Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 7, 1997
Runtime
116 min
IMDb
tt0119263
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Cast

Lee Kang-sheng Lee Kang-sheng Hsiao-Kang Miao Tian Miao Tian Father Lu Yi-ching Lu Yi-ching Mother Chen Shiang-Chyi Chen Shiang-Chyi Hsiao-Kang's Girlfriend Ann Hui Ann Hui Film Director Chen Chao-jung Chen Chao-jung Anonymous Man Yang Kuei-mei Yang Kuei-mei Woman in Hotel Lin Hsiao-Lan Mother Zhang Long Mother's Lover

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Frequently asked questions

What is The River about?
A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.
Who directed The River?
The River was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.
Who stars in The River?
The River stars Lee Kang-sheng, Miao Tian, Lu Yi-ching, Chen Shiang-Chyi.
When was The River released?
The River is a 1997 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch The River?
You can watch The River with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.