Back on the Society (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Back on the Society is a drama and crime film directed by Chen Siming, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. It tells how many years ago, Zhang Shanhe, who talked to Kowloon, went to jail for fighting with others. His wife was in grief and died prematurely, leaving her daughter to grow up in the orphanage. Many years later, Zhang Shanhe was released from prison and decided to raise his daughter by Jinpen wash his hands alone. However, in order to save the former brother, the gang boss Tali died unexpectedly, which caused the Tali's brother Chanon to retaliate wildly. The brother was killed and his daughter was kidnapped. Zhang Shanhe launched a hunting showdown with criminals to save his daughter.

Who’s in it. Back on the Society stars Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Zhang Shanhe, Sam Lee as Cha Yi, Jason Chu Wing-Tong as Ah Nan and Sheng Yijie as Ah Feng, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Back on the Society has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Back on the Society page.

If you liked it. Fans of Back on the Society tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.