Walking Past the Future (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Walking Past the Future is a notable film directed by Li Ruijun, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. For Yang Yaoting, a second generation migrant who works a dehumanizing job at a production line, hope is faint. Her parents came to this megacity 25 years ago from their agricultural background, hoping to leave behind a harsh reality for a land of dreams. But in a whirlwind that sweeps them off their feet, they realize that the ground they stand on is an illusion in the first place, and wonder if their dream is after all to be found with ploughs and sickles, underneath the very piece of land they left behind. They are harrowed to find, upon returning, that it has long forgotten them too. Feeling rootless, and in all her desperation to belong, Yaoting readies herself to sacrifice her life for the future of her family, just as they once sacrificed their future for her life…
Who’s in it. Walking Past the Future stars Yang Zishan as Yang Yaoting, Yin Fang as Li Xinmin, Yusi Chen as Yang Yaonan and Li Qinqin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Walking Past the Future 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 Walking Past the Future page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking Past the Future (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking Past the Future change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walking Past the Future worth watching?
- Walking Past the Future holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Walking Past the Future?
- Walking Past the Future stars Yang Zishan, Yin Fang, Yusi Chen, Li Qinqin and Naren Hua.
- When was Walking Past the Future released?
- Walking Past the Future was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.