Pāragate (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2023, Pāragate is a documentary film directed by Jialai Wang, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. From Belgium, Jialai Wang maintains contact via smartphone and camera with her mother and grandmother in China. When her grandmother’s health deteriorates, Jialai returns to Shanghai, but when she arrives, her grandmother has already died, and she is left alone with her mother. A devout Buddhist, her mother seems to pay more attention to her daily prayers, Maoist past and dog Dongdong than she does to her daughter. She herself had been abandoned as a child by her own mother, when she divorced Jialai’s grandfather and moved to the city.
Who’s in it. Pāragate stars Guihua Wang as Self and Shufang Chen as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pāragate 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 Pāragate page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pāragate (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pāragate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pāragate worth watching?
- Pāragate 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 Pāragate?
- Pāragate stars Guihua Wang and Shufang Chen.
- When was Pāragate released?
- Pāragate was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.