The Drifter (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2014, The Drifter is a drama film directed by Wong Tin-shing, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. Sze-man is facing a dilemma when she participates in an inter-school debate. On the negative side, she is working on the motto “Hong Kong Government should allow Mainlanders to settle down in Hong Kong”. During the course of preparation, however, she is constantly challenging her own position. Her “secret” as a cross-boundary student living in Shenzhen is carefully kept away from her classmates for fear that she will be discriminated against. With more and more drifters crossing the Hong Kong - China border, we are actually facing a changing time with a fast-developing and unique relationship with the Mainlanders, as well as ourselves.
Who’s in it. The Drifter stars Tang Tsz Ching as Mandy / Lam Sze Man, Chow Tsz Lam as Yu, Lee Hau-Man as Keung and Yeung Yuet Yi as Sze Sze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Drifter 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 Drifter page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Drifter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drifter (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drifter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Drifter worth watching?
- The Drifter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Drifter?
- The Drifter stars Tang Tsz Ching, Chow Tsz Lam, Lee Hau-Man, Yeung Yuet Yi and Chan Man Lung.
- When was The Drifter released?
- The Drifter was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.