At the Beach (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, At the Beach is a drama film directed by Teng Wenji, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. "At he beach" - A hidden masterpiece: one part rural elegy, one part urban romance, forged together in an editing tour de force. Rarely screened in China or outside, this story of a fisherman’s daughter caught between factory work and feudal forced marriage is simply astonishing.
Who’s in it. At the Beach stars Du Gongjian as A Cheng, Jian Gao as Silly Mu Gen, Bai Ling as Lu Xiao Mei and Xinchang Gao as Dong A'jian, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At the Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of At the Beach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At the Beach (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for At the Beach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in At the Beach?
- At the Beach stars Du Gongjian, Jian Gao, Bai Ling, Xinchang Gao and LIng Xiao Jing.
- When was At the Beach released?
- At the Beach was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.