As the Water Flows (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2026, As the Water Flows is a drama film directed by Bian Zhuo, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a widowed old man living by the Green Lake in Kunming, trying to heal the emotional trauma of three generations and rebuild family ties.
Who’s in it. As the Water Flows stars Li Zhenping as 谢树文, Wang Juan as 谢淑贞, Li Hongmei as 谢淑娟 and Liu Lei as 谢淑林, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, As the Water Flows 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 As the Water Flows page.
If you liked it. Fans of As the Water Flows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch As the Water Flows (2026)?
- In US, As the Water Flows is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is As the Water Flows worth watching?
- As the Water Flows 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 As the Water Flows?
- As the Water Flows stars Li Zhenping, Wang Juan, Li Hongmei, Liu Lei and Li Ke'er.
- When was As the Water Flows released?
- As the Water Flows was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.