Only the River Flows
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.
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
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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