Only the River Flows
2023, crime, drama, suspense
102 minutes
1990s, Banpo Town, rural China. A woman's body is found by the river. Ma Zhe, Chief of the Criminal Police, heads up the murder investigation that leads to an obvious arrest. His superiors hurry to congratulate him, but several clues push Ma Zhe to delve...
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7.0
2024-07-23
It's a dynamic we've seen in countless movies where maverick cops give their chiefs ulcers with their dogged determination, but here it's tied directly to '90s communist China's obsession with keeping up appearances. Read more
6.0
2023-10-08
It’s atmospheric; it’s an interesting watch; but it is also extremely confusing. I’d watch it again to try to work it all out, but I’m not sure I have the patience. Read more
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8.0
2024-06-02
Only the River Flows is een grote kijktip. Deze neo noir is een mindfuck, die als een olievlek uitbreidt. Heel de film zit gewoon goed in elkaar. Niet alleen verhalenderwijs, maar ook beeldend. Read more
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