Chinese Tea-Set (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 5.1

Chinese Tea-Set poster

Released in 2000, Chinese Tea-Set is a comedy, adventure and tv movie film directed by Vitaly Moskalenko, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is set in 1913 Russia during the celebrations of the Tricentennial Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty. Rich Russian merchants are celebrating their wealth by gambling and playing poker. They are traveling aboard the luxurious cruise liner "St. Nikolai" on Volga river, oblivious to the fact that several gangs of crooks and con-artists are stealing their money in the game. Their target is the wealthiest Russian tycoon Satanovsky.

Who’s in it. Chinese Tea-Set stars Oleg Yankovskiy as Дмитрий Петрович Строганов, Anna Samokhina as Зинаида Волошина, Vladimir Menshov as Фрол Аверьянович Сатановский and Sergey Nikonenko as Арсений Мышко, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Chinese Tea-Set has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chinese Tea-Set page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chinese Tea-Set tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chinese Tea-Set (2000)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chinese Tea-Set change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Chinese Tea-Set worth watching?
Chinese Tea-Set holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Chinese Tea-Set?
Chinese Tea-Set stars Oleg Yankovskiy, Anna Samokhina, Vladimir Menshov, Sergey Nikonenko and Sergei Bezrukov.
When was Chinese Tea-Set released?
Chinese Tea-Set was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.