Walking to School (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 8.7
Released in 2009, Walking to School is a drama film directed by Peng Chen, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a true story, this film follows a 7-year-old boy, Wawa, and his older sister, Naxiang, who live beside the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China. Every day, Naxiang crosses the river to attend school using an overhead cable, but their mother will not allow Wawa to use the cable. Eventually, Wawa secretly uses the cable to cross to the other side. The dangerous activity has deadly consequences, and the siblings’ lives are changed forever.
Who’s in it. Walking to School stars Ding Jia-Li as 丁嘉力, Anamuling as 阿娜木龄 and Chen Yifei.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.7/10, Walking to School 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 Walking to School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Walking to School tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Walking to School (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Walking to School change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Walking to School worth watching?
- Walking to School holds an audience score of 8.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Walking to School?
- Walking to School stars Ding Jia-Li, Anamuling and Chen Yifei.
- When was Walking to School released?
- Walking to School was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.