The Day Is Over (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, The Day Is Over is a drama film directed by Qi Rui, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. ‘Where have all the parents gone?’ This haunting film from southern China seems to paraphrase Pete Seeger's famous anti-war song about missing flowers. Three young teenage girls − and one silent little sister who faithfully tags along − are in a small mountain village that would be considered a paradise if it wasn’t so poor, backward and unsafe. Most parents are far away in Shenzhen, or some other industrious metropolis. Left to their own devices, to the care of some unfit teacher or ageing grandparent, they are fighting off bullying classmates, sticking together where possible. The girls have to navigate unknown dangers when they decide to borrow money to pay for the long voyage to the city.
Who’s in it. The Day Is Over stars Huihui Chen, Jingyao Kong, Li Yingchun as Zhang Jangxing and Yu Ying.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Day Is Over 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 The Day Is Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day Is Over tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day Is Over (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Day Is Over change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Day Is Over worth watching?
- The Day Is Over holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day Is Over?
- The Day Is Over stars Huihui Chen, Jingyao Kong, Li Yingchun and Yu Ying.
- When was The Day Is Over released?
- The Day Is Over was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.