Distance (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Distance is a drama film directed by Sivaroj Kongsakul, running about 108 minutes. “Stories about the distances between us and how we live with them” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three stories which each focus on one of three types of relationships: family, friendship, and love. The first story is about conflicted manager on a business trip who is intrigued by an elderly worker and investigates his life. The second story is about a young father who receives a letter that brings him to a foreign land, where old emotions come unburied. The last story is about a visiting professor from overseas who sets a student's heart fluttering, while having to deal with his own.
Who’s in it. Distance stars Chen Bolin as Chen Wenxiang / Chen Deming / Chen Zhibin, Yann Yann Yeo as Prison Liaison Officer, Jiang Wenli as Xie Hong and Paul Chun as Chen Qingjiang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Distance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distance (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Distance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Distance worth watching?
- Distance holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Distance?
- Distance stars Chen Bolin, Yann Yann Yeo, Jiang Wenli, Paul Chun and Chayanit Chansangavej.
- When was Distance released?
- Distance was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.