The Eternal Wave (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1958, The Eternal Wave is a thriller, drama and war film directed by Wang Ping, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. An underground CPC telegrapher, Li Xia, fights against the Japanese enemy and dies before the eve of Shanghai's liberation in 1939.
Who’s in it. The Eternal Wave stars Sun Daolin as Xia Li, Xia Yuan as Lanfen He, Wang Xingang as Wei Yao and Xing Jitian as Mingren Sun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Eternal Wave has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eternal Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Wave tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eternal Wave (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eternal Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Eternal Wave worth watching?
- The Eternal Wave holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Eternal Wave?
- The Eternal Wave stars Sun Daolin, Xia Yuan, Wang Xingang, Xing Jitian and Lizhi Lu.
- When was The Eternal Wave released?
- The Eternal Wave was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.