Bleed for Past (2025): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2025, Bleed for Past is an action and crime film directed by Jiang Xiaotong.

What it’s about. The emergence of an underground drug trafficking ring plunges minor gang leader Old Dog and local crime boss Third Brother into a life-and-death crisis. A reckless young man named Dongzi becomes unwittingly entangled in the turmoil, rising to become Old Dog's most trusted lieutenant. The mysterious sudden death of gang patriarch Master Ge creates a power vacuum, triggering a bloody struggle as ruthless contenders battle for dominance while shadowy forces manipulate events from behind the scenes. Dongzi's true identity appears to conceal deeper complexities. In this maelstrom of gunfire and betrayal, the brotherhood between Old Dog and Dongzi - forged through shared survival - faces ultimate betrayal within a blood-soaked labyrinth of intrigue. An earth-shattering conspiracy unfolds. On the carnage-strewn battlefield where human nature undergoes ultimate trials, only the survivors will write the final chapter of this high-stakes gambit...

Who’s in it. Bleed for Past stars Jiang Wu as Old Dog, Liu Yitie as Dongzi, Bao Bei'er as San and Ma Su as Ye Juan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Bleed for Past 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 Bleed for Past page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bleed for Past tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.