The Pluto Moment (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2018, The Pluto Moment is a drama film directed by Zhang Ming, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Loosely based on The Tale of Darkness, a traditional song of mourning, the film follows Wang Zhun, a director in search of inspiration for his new script, as he embarks on an unpredictable trek across China’s remote Shennongjia mountains in Hubei province with an urbane producer, Ding Hongmei; a young actor named Bai; and his loyal photographer, Du Chun. The journey delivers a relentless series of unexpected physical hardships and subtle emotional ebbs and flows on the protagonists.
Who’s in it. The Pluto Moment stars Xuebing Wang as Wang Zhun, 刘丹 as Ding Hongmin, Liu Dan as Ding Hongmin and Zeng Meihuizi as Chun Tai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Pluto Moment 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 The Pluto Moment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pluto Moment tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pluto Moment (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Pluto Moment change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Pluto Moment worth watching?
- The Pluto Moment holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Pluto Moment?
- The Pluto Moment stars Xuebing Wang, 刘丹, Liu Dan, Zeng Meihuizi and Miya Muqi.
- When was The Pluto Moment released?
- The Pluto Moment was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.