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Only the River Flows

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Shujun Wei / CN, 2023 / 102 min.

In this neo-noir, chief inspector Ma Zhe is charged with investigating an ostensibly simple murder case. However, he becomes increasingly embroiled in an absurd world beyond his comprehension.

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The body of a woman is found beside a river in rural, 1990’s China. Led by Ma Zhe, an arrest is soon made. His superiors congratulate him, however various clues and more murders force Ma Zhe to investigate more thoroughly. Despite his orders to back off, he keeps working the case.

Pre screening

Before Only the River Flows you will see the short animated film Pivot (5', 2009) by André Bergs. When a man accidentally witnesses a murder and takes pictures of it, he has to run for his life. However, during the chase he manages to turn things around and becomes the pursuer. However, this leads to a dramatic outcome.

Details

Scenes from this movie may cause fearThis movie contains scenes with alcohol and/or drug usePersons under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult

Director

Shujun Wei

Production year

2023

Country

CN

Original title

He bian de cuo wu

Length

102 min.

Language

Chinese

Subtitles

ENG or NLD

Format

DCP

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