The Knot (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2006, The Knot is a drama film directed by Yin Li, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. They fell in love; Chen Qiushui was 20. Wang Biyun was 18. When Qiushui fled Taiwan after the 228 Massacre, Biyun gave him a gold engagement ring and they promised to meet again. Qiushui served as an army doctor during the Korean War, where he met Wang Jindi, a nurse from Shanghai who fell in love with him instantly. Years had gone by, Qiushui married Jindi and settled in Tibet. While in Taiwan, Biyun buried Qiushui's mother and continued to pray for his return. Flashback to modern time, Biyun is living in New York. Her niece played by Isabella Leong, a writer, has travelled to Tibet to find out what happened to Qiushui. Through the pictures she sends back via internet, Biyun finally gets to see the familiar face once again.
Who’s in it. The Knot stars Chen Kun as Chen QiuShui, Li Bingbing as Wang Jindi, Isabella Leong as Isabella Wang and Vivian Hsu as Wang Biyun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Knot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Knot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Knot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Knot (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Knot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Knot worth watching?
- The Knot holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Knot?
- The Knot stars Chen Kun, Li Bingbing, Isabella Leong, Vivian Hsu and Yang Kuei-Mei.
- When was The Knot released?
- The Knot was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.