Bridge Over Troubled Water (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2013, Bridge Over Troubled Water is a documentary film directed by Yang Li-Chou, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Having spent over a year in the town of Jiasian in Kaohsiung to shoot this documentary, Golden Horse award-winning director Yang Li Chou (The Long Goodbye, Young at Heart) puts together an inspirational post-catastrophe documentary with Bridge Over Troubled Water. Capturing the emotional journey of children through a national tug-of-war tournament and the hard lives of foreign brides in the region, the documentary tells of the determination and bravery shown by the survivors of a calamitous typhoon that struck Taiwan in 2009. A group of young children volunteer to take part in a nationwide competition in order to restore hope in their town, while a large number of foreign mothers in the area hope to revive the land that they love through exotic cuisine.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Bridge Over Troubled Water has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bridge Over Troubled Water page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bridge Over Troubled Water (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bridge Over Troubled Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bridge Over Troubled Water worth watching?
- Bridge Over Troubled Water holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Bridge Over Troubled Water released?
- Bridge Over Troubled Water was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.