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Cry Me a Sad River

Original title: Bei shang ni liu cheng he
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
638
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Cry Me a Sad River (2018)
DramaRomance

Childhood friends Qi Ming and Yi Yao realize their feelings for each other and, over the course of a decade, explore growth and separation.Childhood friends Qi Ming and Yi Yao realize their feelings for each other and, over the course of a decade, explore growth and separation.Childhood friends Qi Ming and Yi Yao realize their feelings for each other and, over the course of a decade, explore growth and separation.

  • Director
    • Luo Luo
  • Writers
    • Jingming Guo
    • Luo Luo
  • Stars
    • Min Ren
    • Yingbo Zhao
    • Yunlai Xin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    638
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Luo Luo
    • Writers
      • Jingming Guo
      • Luo Luo
    • Stars
      • Min Ren
      • Yingbo Zhao
      • Yunlai Xin
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Min Ren
    • Yi Yao
    Yingbo Zhao
    • Qi Ming
    Yunlai Xin
    Yunlai Xin
    • Gu Senxi
    Danni Zhu
    • Tang Xiaomi
    Vivian Wu
    Vivian Wu
    • Lin Huafeng (Ren Min's mother)
    Huimin Tao
    Huimin Tao
    • Li Wanxin (Qi Ming's mother)
    Zhong Ren
    Zhong Ren
    • Class teacher
    Ruonan Zhang
    • Director
      • Luo Luo
    • Writers
      • Jingming Guo
      • Luo Luo
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews11

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    9soeprijo19

    A movie with a purpose

    This movie is not for those looking for entertainment. This movie hits our hearts hard, as a teacher, as a parent, as a student or as a friend.

    What have we done or haven't done to stop the evil around us? This film makes us think and rethink the value of life.

    A film that deserves more attention. Definitely 9/10.
    7jdw-20599

    Sorry, this time I must say it is good for China.

    Good theme and nomal actors, it will be great as wobushi Yaoshen if have a good director. About the things described in this movie, You would never know until things happen in yourself, hopping more people see it then take more attention, especially in China, and I also wanna see more movies like this. It is good for China, really.
    8tugceaskar

    Nice drama

    This movie is one of the productions that reflects the peer bullying in China. I think they handle romance as well as drama. The acting of the lead girl was also very good. If only we could protect children from violence, and if only everyone could raise their own child properly enough to treat other people's children well. I recommend watching it, you won't regret it.
    7soniyay

    A Lost Potential

    The plot was actually very good, the subtleness at the beginning really helped but the sudden escalation and the second half really made the whole look really "rushed and lame". There was so much potential to navigate the growth between Yi Yao and her mother. Her character lost its charm at the end, she could have been so much more.

    The redeeming part could be the subtleness of the serious issues and the overall ambiance. But honestly it could have been so much more.

    It is a fine enough watch when you're craving some "emo" chinese movie with a good enough setting and tolerable enough main characters.
    8joanne-78049

    Worth a watch

    Not a cute story more hard hitting cried in some parts. Acting was excellent especially the main lead girl felt all her emotions. Was a good movie.

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    • Soundtracks
      Theme Song
      Lyrics by Guo Jingming

      Composed by Yutaka Yamada

      Sing by Angela Chang

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    • Release date
      • October 5, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Bi Thương Ngược Dòng Thành Sông
    • Production company
      • Beijing Enlight Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $51,400,614
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
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