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A police chief, Ma Zhe, investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s. Though an arrest is made quickly, clues push the policeman to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of the locals and piece together the truth.
Oct 21, 2023 · Only the River Flows: Directed by Wei Shujun. With Yilong Zhu, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai. Chief police investigates a series of murders in a riverside town in rural China in the 1990s.
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- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Wei Shujun
- 2023-10-21
May 25, 2023 · A detective investigates a series of murders in a rural town, but his methods and morals are challenged by the mysterious Madman and his own personal troubles. This Cannes Un Certain Regard entry is a witty, convoluted and melancholic film that defies genre conventions and expectations.
May 20, 2023 · ‘Only the River Flows’ Review: An Elusive Chinese Serial Killer Procedural Pays Homage to Film Noir. Premiering in Cannes' Un Certain Regard sidebar, Shujun Wei's slow-burn thriller...
May 20, 2023 · A detective investigates a murder in 1990s China, where the country is changing and his mind is spinning. This enigmatic, stylish and inventive film by Wei Shujun premiered at Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2023.
Equal parts atmospheric tour-de-force and beguiling puzzler, Only the River Flows is a masterfully styled ode to a bygone cinematic era and a sharp-edged portrait of...
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- Drama, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
A crime drama set in 1990s rural China, where a murder investigation reveals the hidden secrets and desperation of the townspeople. The film is shot on celluloid in a vintage style and praised for its cinematography, plot and social commentary.
