Dong (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Dong is a romance film directed by Yu-Shan Li, running about 26 minutes.
What it’s about. Shenyang, in deep winter snow. Two promising 12-year-old Beijing opera students, Dong (‘winter’ in Chinese) and Nuannuan (literally meaning ‘warmth’) are practising their stage moves diligently and fervently in order to secure their place in an upcoming performance in the capital. Nuannuan has a crush on Dong but Dong is lost in a daze – of a muted longing for his dead mother and a nameless affection for the girl’s young aunt – which unfolds in the juxtaposing scenes of a lone balloon drifting away and a colourful kite soaring into the sky. The train is soon to leave for Beijing, a fond farewell has been bided. Dong has to make his journey, with or without Nuannuan.
Who’s in it. Dong stars Wang Yao-Hong as Yang Dong, Wang Mei-Yi as Auntie and Chen Jia-Qi as Nuannuan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Dong 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 Dong page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dong tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dong (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dong change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dong worth watching?
- Dong holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dong?
- Dong stars Wang Yao-Hong, Wang Mei-Yi and Chen Jia-Qi.
- When was Dong released?
- Dong was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.