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.
Director: Donnie Lai · Writers: Lyra Fu, Chang Wen-chi
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 is a 2025 history and crime movie from Taiwan directed by Donnie Lai, starring Berant Zhu, Julia Wu and Chang Shih. It was released on May 22, 2025. The running time is 1 h 50 min, in Mandarin. Audiences rate it 6.3/10 from 6 votes — mixed to positive.
Where the River Flows was released on May 22, 2025.
Where the River Flows was directed by Donnie Lai.
The main cast includes Berant Zhu, Julia Wu, Chang Shih, Liang Hsiu-shen and Tommy Chu Pak-Hong.
Where the River Flows runs 1 h 50 min.
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It holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 6 ratings, so fans of history and crime titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
Donnie Lai
Berant Zhu
Julia Wu
Chang Shih
Liang Hsiu-shen
Tommy Chu Pak-Hong
Jack Yao
Angel Lee
Pan Yi-chun
Zhan Huai-yun
Mario Pu
Chang Yung-cheng
Chen Chun-kai