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Caught by the Tides

1220251h 51mJia Zhangke

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"A film over 20 years in the making."

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.

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What is Caught by the Tides (2025) about?

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.

Who stars in Caught by the Tides?

Caught by the Tides stars Zhao Tao (Qiao Qiao), Zhubin Li (Guo Bin), Pan Jianlin (Lao Pan), Zhou Lan, Zhou You (Xiao Zhou). The film was directed by Jia Zhangke.

How long is Caught by the Tides?

Caught by the Tides has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated 12.

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