Caught by the Tides
A film over 20 years in the making.
20251h 51m6.8(51 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.
Caught by the Tides (2025) is a drama film directed by Jia Zhangke. It stars Zhao Tao, Zhubin Li, and Pan Jianlin. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 51 votes.
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Director
Cast
Zhao Tao
Qiao Qiao
Zhubin Li
Guo Bin
Pan Jianlin
Lao Pan
Zhou Lan
Zhou You
Xiao Zhou
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Who stars in Caught by the Tides?
Caught by the Tides stars Zhao Tao, Zhubin Li, Pan Jianlin, and Zhou Lan, and was directed by Jia Zhangke.
How long is Caught by the Tides?
Caught by the Tides has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.
When did Caught by the Tides come out?
Caught by the Tides was released in 2025.
What genre is Caught by the Tides?
Caught by the Tides is a drama film.
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Caught by the Tides holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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