Chinaman (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2005, Chinaman is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Henrik Ruben Genz, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Keld is in a rut. His wife of 25 years has left him. For sustenance, he eats his way through the menu at the local Chinese takeaway. The owner talks him into a marriage of convenience with his sister from China and the unplanned-for happens. A delicate romance blossoms between these two damaged, fragile individuals, but a secret gives their relationship a fateful twist. A subtle and touching story of life's diversity.
Who’s in it. Chinaman stars Bjarne Henriksen as Keld, Vivian Wu as Ling, Charlotte Fich as Rie and Paw Henriksen as Michael, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Chinaman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinaman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chinaman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chinaman (2005)?
- In GB, Chinaman is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Chinaman worth watching?
- Chinaman holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chinaman?
- Chinaman stars Bjarne Henriksen, Vivian Wu, Charlotte Fich, Paw Henriksen and Nicolas Winding Refn.
- When was Chinaman released?
- Chinaman was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.