The Water Murmurs (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2022, The Water Murmurs is a science fiction and drama film directed by Story Chen, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. When an asteroid hits the Earth leading to underwater volcanic eruptions, the inhabitants of a small riverside town start to flee inland. Before she leaves, Nian decides to say goodbye to her childhood friend. Her memories of the town start to become clearer and clearer in her mind on this journey.
Who’s in it. The Water Murmurs stars Annabel Yao as Nian, Rongxi Li as Grandpa Peng and Zhang Taiwen as Tian.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Water Murmurs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Murmurs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Water Murmurs tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Water Murmurs (2022)?
- In US, The Water Murmurs is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Water Murmurs worth watching?
- The Water Murmurs holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Water Murmurs?
- The Water Murmurs stars Annabel Yao, Rongxi Li and Zhang Taiwen.
- When was The Water Murmurs released?
- The Water Murmurs was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.