Shower (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1999, Shower is a comedy and drama film directed by Zhang Yang, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.
Who’s in it. Shower stars Zhu Xu as Meister Liu, Jiang Wu as Er Ming, He Zeng as He Bing and Zhang Jin Hao as Hu Bei Bei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shower has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shower tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shower (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shower worth watching?
- Shower holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shower?
- Shower stars Zhu Xu, Jiang Wu, He Zeng, Zhang Jin Hao and Lao Lin.
- When was Shower released?
- Shower was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.