Longing for the Rain (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2013, Longing for the Rain is a fantasy and drama film directed by Yang Lina, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Linking several genres in a surprising and successful way, Yang Lin’s fiction feature debut is an Asian ghost story in which documentary scenes show how incongruous today's reality can look in China. Protagonist Fang Lei lives in material wealth and only has to care for her daughter. One night, a young mysterious lover appears and makes passionate love to her.
Who’s in it. Longing for the Rain stars Zhao Siyuan as Fang Lei, Jia Fu as Husband, Dej Pongpazroj as Man in the Dreams and Xue Hong as Hong.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Longing for the Rain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Longing for the Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Longing for the Rain tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Longing for the Rain (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Longing for the Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Longing for the Rain worth watching?
- Longing for the Rain holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Longing for the Rain?
- Longing for the Rain stars Zhao Siyuan, Jia Fu, Dej Pongpazroj and Xue Hong.
- When was Longing for the Rain released?
- Longing for the Rain was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.