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As the Water Flows (2026)

Movie ★ 7.0 119 min

Drama

The story of a widowed old man living by the Green Lake in Kunming, trying to heal the emotional trauma of three generations and rebuild family ties.

Bian Zhuo Director Bian Zhuo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 24, 2026
Runtime
119 min
Box office
$359,120
IMDb
tt37186694
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Cast

Li Zhenping Li Zhenping 谢树文 Wang Juan Wang Juan 谢淑贞 Li Hongmei Li Hongmei 谢淑娟 Liu Lei Liu Lei 谢淑林 Li Ke'er Li Ke'er 宋晓倩 Mao Zhenxi Mao Zhenxi 小艺 Zhang Huiling Zhang Huiling 老吴 Zhang Yingwei Zhang Yingwei 元勤 Fu Bin Fu Bin 宇硕

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Frequently asked questions

What is As the Water Flows about?
The story of a widowed old man living by the Green Lake in Kunming, trying to heal the emotional trauma of three generations and rebuild family ties.
Who directed As the Water Flows?
As the Water Flows was directed by Bian Zhuo.
Who stars in As the Water Flows?
As the Water Flows stars Li Zhenping, Wang Juan, Li Hongmei, Liu Lei.
When was As the Water Flows released?
As the Water Flows is a 2026 drama film.
Where can I watch As the Water Flows?
You can watch As the Water Flows with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.