Revive (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, Revive is a notable film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 18 minutes.
What it’s about. Revive is one of five short films within the Jia Zhangke-produced omnibus film Where Has Time Gone? with contributions from each of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa). In Jia’s segment, a Chinese couple in the ancient town of Pingyao attempts to breathe new life into their old love as they ponder having a second child. Pingyao, home to the film festival Jia has co-founded, is a highly picturesque UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Jia humorously plays with a very recent dilemma – the second child policy dates from only 2013 – in a setting itself forcibly revived from history.
Who’s in it. Revive stars Zhao Tao and Liang Jindong.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Revive page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Revive (2017)?
- In US, Revive is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Revive?
- Revive stars Zhao Tao and Liang Jindong.
- When was Revive released?
- Revive was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 18 minutes.