New Life (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2025, New Life is a drama film directed by Dong Hongjie, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The girl Zhao Xiaoman repeated her life of doing odd jobs, and the intrusion of a stray dog gradually made her let go of the pain of her family. The inseparable day and night companionship warmed the two lonely souls. When bidding farewell is inevitable, should we still take care of it? Xiaoman chose to respond calmly with actions - I want to take care of myself, we will all be fine.
Who’s in it. New Life stars Zhang Zifeng as Zhao Xiaoman, Wang Jingchun as Zhao Bujin, Ta Ta as Stray Dog and Zhang Zixian as Wang Haichuan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, New Life 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 New Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Life (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Life worth watching?
- New Life holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Life?
- New Life stars Zhang Zifeng, Wang Jingchun, Ta Ta, Zhang Zixian and Wang Xiao.
- When was New Life released?
- New Life was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.