Weekend Plot (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2001, Weekend Plot is a drama film directed by Zhang Ming, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Six young urbanites who haven't seen each other for four years spend the weekend together on the banks of the Yangzhe river to escape the hustle and bustle of Beijing city. However, even the solitude of their surroundings cannot stop old tensions from resurfacing between some of the characters. The air becomes especially charged when a friend of the six shows up without invitation. Now married and working as a policeman in a small town near Yangzhe river, the young man pines for Xiaobei, his old high school flame and one of the women in the group. But, the policeman's presence triggers feelings of jealousy in Xiaobei's fiance, leading to a troubling twist at the end.
Who’s in it. Weekend Plot stars Guo Xiaodong, Huang Zhizhong, Chen Hongchi and Zhang Yalin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Weekend Plot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Weekend Plot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Weekend Plot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Weekend Plot (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Weekend Plot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Weekend Plot worth watching?
- Weekend Plot holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Weekend Plot?
- Weekend Plot stars Guo Xiaodong, Huang Zhizhong, Chen Hongchi and Zhang Yalin.
- When was Weekend Plot released?
- Weekend Plot was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.