Fleeing by Night (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Fleeing by Night is a drama and romance film directed by Chi Yin, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in China in the 1930s, the film is about the unsettling relationship between three characters. Ing'er, the daughter of a theatre-owner, welcomes the return of Shao-dung, her fiancee and a fine cellist from America. Shao-dung soon finds himself captivated by the opera "Fleeing By Night" and its celebrated actor, Lin Chung, whose voice seems to articulate something within himself. While Shao-dung attempts to blend eastern and western music, Ing'er becomes torn between her affection for both men, and an awareness of the growing intimacy between them. - Written by Strand Releasing
Who’s in it. Fleeing by Night stars Huang Lei as Hsu Shaodong, René Liu as Wei Ying Er, Yin Chao-te and Leon Dai as Huang Zilei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Fleeing by Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fleeing by Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fleeing by Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fleeing by Night (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fleeing by Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fleeing by Night worth watching?
- Fleeing by Night holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fleeing by Night?
- Fleeing by Night stars Huang Lei, René Liu, Yin Chao-te, Leon Dai and Gua Ah-leh.
- When was Fleeing by Night released?
- Fleeing by Night was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.