

A rebellious detective, distancing himself from his general father, teams up with a marginalized journalist to clear his father’s name after he’s framed for a brutal murder. As they investigate, they uncover a brutal truth hidden behind the era’s facade.
Where the River Flows (2025) is a history and crime film directed by Donnie Lai. It stars Berant Zhu, Julia Wu, and Chang Shih. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.0 out of 10 from 3 votes.

Berant Zhu
Zhao Zi-wu

Julia Wu
Zhang Xiu-xiu

Chang Shih
Zhao Zhi-sheng

Liang Hsiu-shen
Zhou Yong-hua / Mr. Three

Tommy Chu Pak-Hong
Lu Gen-sheng

Jack Yao
Bai Chao-yang

Angel Lee
Mei

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Where the River Flows stars Berant Zhu, Julia Wu, Chang Shih, and Liang Hsiu-shen, and was directed by Donnie Lai.
Where the River Flows has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Where the River Flows was released in 2025.
Where the River Flows is a history and crime film.
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