Ash Is Purest White (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2018, Ash Is Purest White is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Jia Zhangke, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.
Who’s in it. Ash Is Purest White stars Zhao Tao as Zhao Qiao, Liao Fan as Guo Bin, Diao Yi'nan as Lin Jiadong and Ding Jiali as Woman on Boat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ash Is Purest White has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ash Is Purest White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ash Is Purest White tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ash Is Purest White (2018)?
- In US, Ash Is Purest White is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ash Is Purest White worth watching?
- Ash Is Purest White holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ash Is Purest White?
- Ash Is Purest White stars Zhao Tao, Liao Fan, Diao Yi'nan, Ding Jiali and Dong Zijian.
- When was Ash Is Purest White released?
- Ash Is Purest White was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.