Ash (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2017, Ash is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Li Xiaofeng, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A decade ago, a medical student and a steelworker become pen-friends when they chance upon the same copy of Leo Tolstoy's "Resurrection". Off the page, passion and hatred mingle and two murders are committed, and the two friends part ways. A young police officer starts to investigate, but in vain. A decade later, the young graduate student has become a renowned doctor, and has married his sweetheart. The steelworker returns to the city, bringing with him his handicapped girlfriend. Meanwhile, the police officer can't shake off the unsolved mystery of the murder cases. The last ten years have brought with them great change, each of the characters falling deeper into webs of vice and desire. They must choose the path to salvation, or the road to hell.
Who’s in it. Ash stars Luo Jin as Wang Dong, Nie Yuan as Chen Weikun, Jiang Peiyao as Xuan Hui and Li Jiaqi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ash tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ash (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ash change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ash worth watching?
- Ash holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ash?
- Ash stars Luo Jin, Nie Yuan, Jiang Peiyao, Li Jiaqi and Jiaqi Li.
- When was Ash released?
- Ash was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.