Dam Street (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, Dam Street is a drama film directed by Li Yu, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Loneliness, saving face, and public mores. In 1983 in China, Yun is a bright schoolgirl who gets pregnant. She's expelled, her boyfriend leaves town, and her mother arranges the baby's adoption, telling Yun the child died at birth. Ten years later, Yun sings pop songs in a dive, takes the occasional married lover, and lives with her mother, a teacher. The mother tutors a student, Xiao-yong, a lad of ten, who becomes attached to Yun. Yun's mother discovers who the boy's really is and a struggle begins. Should he be told; should Yun reclaim him; does her mother's opinion matter; what about the woman who's raised him? Is there room in a Chinese town for a woman to breathe? Written by
Who’s in it. Dam Street stars Li Kechun.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dam Street has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dam Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dam Street tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dam Street (2005)?
- In US, Dam Street is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dam Street worth watching?
- Dam Street holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dam Street?
- Dam Street stars Li Kechun.