Set Off (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Set Off is a comedy and crime film directed by Jiang Liu, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Lao Cui, a good-for-nothing but kind-hearted man running a Chinese restaurant in Cyprus. He comes home to Beijing only to find his wife cheated on him, pregnant with his best friend's baby. Devastated, Cui's misfortune is further compounded by the news that his business partner is going to sell his restaurant. Before he flies back to Cyprus, Cui bumps into a sassy girl named Xiao Xia, and his real nightmare has only just begun ...
Who’s in it. Set Off stars Fan Wei as 老崔, Ju Wenpei as 小夏, Wang Qian-Yuan as 大宝 and Liu Hua as Qun Ye.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Set Off has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $928.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Set Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Set Off tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Set Off (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Set Off change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Set Off worth watching?
- Set Off holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Set Off?
- Set Off stars Fan Wei, Ju Wenpei, Wang Qian-Yuan and Liu Hua.
- When was Set Off released?
- Set Off was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.