Drifting (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2020, Drifting is a drama film directed by Kermit Tang Chiu Tang, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Yunnan girl Xiangnan, coming from a poor family, was married off to Hong Kong in exchange for a generous dowry. She lives in the remote area of Lau Fau Shan with her elderly husband. As a stranger in a foreign land, Xiangnan feels lost both in Hong Kong and back home, unable to find a space of her own. She dreams of escape, yet feels trapped like a small boat adrift in the sea, tossed by the waves with no way forward or back. In her helplessness, Xiangnan begins to converse with different versions of herself, searching for a place to coexist with herself. Birth and death, unity and separation, living and survival—all dissolve into silence. The story unfolds in scattered, fragmented memories, mostly reflecting Xiangnan’s daily life. The narrative shifts between the perspectives of her mother, Xiangnan as a child, and Xiangnan herself, moving through different spaces in Lau Fau Shan—sometimes in contrast, sometimes in harmony.
Who’s in it. Drifting stars Guo Yue as Xiangnan, Wong Ka-Wing as Lau, Mavis Lo Sin-Yu as Little Girl and Mixson Wong as James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Drifting has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drifting page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drifting tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drifting (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Drifting change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Drifting worth watching?
- Drifting holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drifting?
- Drifting stars Guo Yue, Wong Ka-Wing, Mavis Lo Sin-Yu, Mixson Wong and Lo Chun-Yip.
- When was Drifting released?
- Drifting was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.