Always (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2025, Always is a documentary film directed by Deming Chen, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Deep in the lush mountains of Hunan province, Youbin lives with his father and two grandparents. He is 8 years old and he is a poet. The family is poor and lives on what they can grow. But at the village school, the children are taught Chinese poetry, and Youbin discovers the magical power of language to describe one’s feelings and place in the world.
Who’s in it. Always stars Gong Youbin as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Always 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 Always page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Always (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Always change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Always worth watching?
- Always holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Always?
- Always stars Gong Youbin.
- When was Always released?
- Always was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.