When the Bough Breaks (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2013, When the Bough Breaks is a documentary film directed by Ji Dan, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. Ji Dan’s documentary about the daughters of a dirt-poor family living among Beijing scrap heaps, and their ferocious determination to get an education, is exhilarating, heart breaking, life affirming, shocking, despairing and ecstatic, all at once.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, When the Bough Breaks has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Bough Breaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Bough Breaks tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Bough Breaks (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Bough Breaks change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Bough Breaks worth watching?
- When the Bough Breaks holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was When the Bough Breaks released?
- When the Bough Breaks was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.