Samsara (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1988, Samsara is a drama film directed by Huang Jianxin, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. After Shi Ba -- a privileged youth turned con artist -- meets a fetching dancer named Yu Jing, he decides to go straight and leave his life of crime behind him. But his checkered past will come back to haunt Shi Ba when a blackmailer comes calling.
Who’s in it. Samsara stars Jia Hongsheng, Fuli Jin, Lei Han and Wang Xueqi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Samsara sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samsara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samsara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Samsara (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samsara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samsara worth watching?
- Samsara holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Samsara?
- Samsara stars Jia Hongsheng, Fuli Jin, Lei Han, Wang Xueqi and Luo Jingmin.
- When was Samsara released?
- Samsara was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.