River of Tears (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1969, River of Tears is a drama, romance and music film directed by Chun Kim, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Mysterious songstress Fang Biyu is loved by two brothers, Qiwei and Qijun. After freeing herself from the clutches of gangsters, she gives her heart to Qiwei. Tragedy comes knocking on the door when one of the gangsters comes out of prison, and Qiwei dies in a car accident. Blamed for her husband's death, Biyu is forced to go back to singing to make a living, but hopes to reunite with her son and return to the family one day.
Who’s in it. River of Tears stars Jenny Hu as Fang Biyu, Tsung Hua as Feng Qijun, Chin Han as Feng Qiwei and Chung Wah as Feng Qijun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, River of Tears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch River of Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of River of Tears tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch River of Tears (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for River of Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is River of Tears worth watching?
- River of Tears holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in River of Tears?
- River of Tears stars Jenny Hu, Tsung Hua, Chin Han, Chung Wah and Yau Ching.
- When was River of Tears released?
- River of Tears was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.