Where the River Flows (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, Where the River Flows is a tv movie film directed by Kao Pin-chuan, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. College student Gei (Hou Yan Xi) lives with his mom Zhen Ying (Miao Ke Li) in Tamsui. His father, nineties idol Bone, disappeared 24 years ago, leaving behind a half-written song. Because of this, Zhen Ying won't let Gei play the guitar or pursue rock music, leading to constant arguments between the two. Though he has no money himself, Gei is always trying to help out his buddies, and even secretly uses his mother's property to guarantee his friend's debt. One day, after enraging both his mom and girlfriend (Beatrice Fang), Gei gets super drunk and on his way home, he sees a man crying for help in Tamsui River. Gei rescues the man (Chris Wu) and finds that he looks exactly like his father! Bony's sudden arrival changes the family in unexpected ways, even as he constantly badgers Gei to help him return to the past.
Who’s in it. Where the River Flows stars Wu Kang-ren as Qiu Minhui, Phil Hou as A Gei, Miao Ke-li as Yang Zhenying and Denny Tsao Hsi-Ping as Ku Long, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Where the River Flows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Where the River Flows tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Where the River Flows (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Where the River Flows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Where the River Flows?
- Where the River Flows stars Wu Kang-ren, Phil Hou, Miao Ke-li, Denny Tsao Hsi-Ping and Beatrice Fang.
- When was Where the River Flows released?
- Where the River Flows was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.