Red River Valley (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1997, Red River Valley is a war, romance and history film directed by Feng Xiaoning, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. At the turn of the century, a young Chinese girl escapes from a religious sacrifice, and is rescued by an honorable Tibetan herdsman. The two fall in love, but problems arise when she is ignorant of their time-honored traditions and runs into trouble with a glamorous and proud Tibetan princess. Meanwhile, a British expedition is planning to invade the sacred mountain. Facing the country's enemy, the three set aside their disputes and jealousy, and join the militia force to protect their homeland.
Who’s in it. Red River Valley stars Ning Jing, Shao Bing, Zheng Yingfeng and Paul Kersey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Red River Valley 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 Red River Valley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red River Valley tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red River Valley (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red River Valley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red River Valley worth watching?
- Red River Valley holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Red River Valley?
- Red River Valley stars Ning Jing, Shao Bing, Zheng Yingfeng, Paul Kersey and Zhang Guoqing.
- When was Red River Valley released?
- Red River Valley was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.