Threads of Time (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2012, Threads of Time is a drama and romance film directed by 吴琦 Wu Qi, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. Classic romance with a documentary approach based on the life of a historical figure - Liu Rushi, courtesan and poet. She will get married with famous scholar Quian Qianyi and together with him will oversee the fall of the Ming dynasty.

Who’s in it. Threads of Time stars Wan Qian as Liu Rushi, Chin Han as Qian Qianyi, William Feng as Chen Zilong and Ling Feng as Wang Ranming.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Threads of Time sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Threads of Time page.

If you liked it. Fans of Threads of Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Threads of Time (2012)?
In US, Threads of Time is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Threads of Time worth watching?
Threads of Time holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Threads of Time?
Threads of Time stars Wan Qian, Chin Han, William Feng and Ling Feng.
When was Threads of Time released?
Threads of Time was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.