Only the River Flows (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Only the River Flows is a notable film directed by Wei Shujun.
What it’s about. 1990s, Banpo Town, rural China. A woman’s body is found by the river. Ma Zhe, Chief of the Criminal Police, heads up the murder investigation that leads to an obvious arrest. His superiors hurry to congratulate him, but several clues push Ma Zhe to delve deeper into the hidden behaviour of his fellow citizens.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, OVID, Metrograph and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only the River Flows page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only the River Flows (2023)?
- In US, Only the River Flows is available to stream on Criterion Channel, OVID and Metrograph, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- When was Only the River Flows released?
- Only the River Flows was released in 2023.