There They Were (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 2010, There They Were is a drama and comedy film directed by Andrew Wong, running about 126 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from the novel of the same title by Jiang Nan. The story is set in a parallel universe, at Bianjing University in the Jiayou reign of the Song Dynasty. Four first-year undergraduates — Guo Jing, Ling Huchong, Yang Kang and Duan Yu — are assigned to the same dormitory. Fate, like an invisible thread, has tied their lives together.
Who’s in it. There They Were stars 周田田 as Huang Rong, 黄河清 as Ling Huchong, 苏哲 as Guo Jing and 濮方竹 as Mu Nianci, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, There They Were sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There They Were page.
If you liked it. Fans of There They Were tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There They Were (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for There They Were change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is There They Were worth watching?
- There They Were holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in There They Were?
- There They Were stars 周田田, 黄河清, 苏哲, 濮方竹 and 梁岩.
- When was There They Were released?
- There They Were was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.
