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The River

19971h 56mTsai Ming-liang
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 55

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A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.

DramaRomance
Dysfunctional FamilyGay ParentGay Theme

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Frequently asked questions

What is The River (1997) about?

A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.

Who stars in The River?

The River stars Lee Kang-sheng (Hsiao-Kang), Miao Tian (Father), Lu Yi-ching (Mother), Chen Shiang-Chyi (Hsiao-Kang's Girlfriend), Ann Hui (Film Director). The film was directed by Tsai Ming-liang.

How long is The River?

The River has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997.

Is The River worth watching?

The River holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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