Looking for Rohmer (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2018, Looking for Rohmer is a drama and romance film directed by Wang Chao, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The first homosexual love story themed movie to receive approval for theatrical release in China. The film follows the initial meeting of, and the subsequent secret relationship between Zhao Jie and Rohmer. They decide to travel to Tibet together. During their travels they are involved in an incident which leads to the death of a child. Although they are not responsible, they feel a lot of guilt. They quarrel about it and end up going separate ways. Later Zhao Jie learns that Rohmer has been in an accident on a glacier and, torn with remorse for not having helped him enough after the earlier incident, Zhao Jie goes to find him.
Who’s in it. Looking for Rohmer stars Renaud Cohen, Alice de Lencquesaing, Jérémie Elkaïm and Han Geng as Zhao Jie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Looking for Rohmer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Rohmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking for Rohmer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Rohmer (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Looking for Rohmer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Looking for Rohmer worth watching?
- Looking for Rohmer holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looking for Rohmer?
- Looking for Rohmer stars Renaud Cohen, Alice de Lencquesaing, Jérémie Elkaïm, Han Geng and Thomas Fiquet.
- When was Looking for Rohmer released?
- Looking for Rohmer was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.