Hull Independent Cinema presents
Only The River Flows (15)
115 mins | 15 | Chinese
In 1990s rural southern China, police detective Ma Zhe has a lot on his plate. His wife’s pregnant, but his mind is consumed by a series of murders with no apparent motive. Brought in to lead the investigation, Ma drives himself to the brink with his determination to uncover what lies behind the killings, when his superiors are more than happy to ascribe it to randomness. As events unfold, Ma’s grasp of reality becomes increasingly uncertain in this ingenious subversion of the crime thriller genre.
Awards:Cannes Film Festival: Nominee, Un Certain Regard | Manchester International Film Festival: Nominee, Best
International Film | Asian Film Awards: Nominee, 3 awards inc Best Cinematography | China Film Critics Association Award: Winner, Top Ten Films | Pingyao International Film Festival: Winner, 2 awards inc Best Film
115 mins | 15 | Chinese
In 1990s rural southern China, police detective Ma Zhe has a lot on his plate. His wife’s pregnant, but his mind is consumed by a series of murders with no apparent motive. Brought in to lead the investigation, Ma drives himself to the brink with his determination to uncover what lies behind the killings, when his superiors are more than happy to ascribe it to randomness. As events unfold, Ma’s grasp of reality becomes increasingly uncertain in this ingenious subversion of the crime thriller genre.
Awards:Cannes Film Festival: Nominee, Un Certain Regard | Manchester International Film Festival: Nominee, Best
International Film | Asian Film Awards: Nominee, 3 awards inc Best Cinematography | China Film Critics Association Award: Winner, Top Ten Films | Pingyao International Film Festival: Winner, 2 awards inc Best Film
Event Details
Running Time: 1 hour 55 mins
Age Rating: 15 (BFFC)
Content Warning: Strong bloody images and violence
Language: Chinese
This film includes Descriptive Captions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
It's an often surreal, disquieting film, beautifully shot in shadow and rain, and with an unwavering, historically accurate commitment to cigarette smoking. ★★★★ Kevin Maher, The Times
... leave the viewer guessing and obsessing long after the final credits roll. ★★★★ Tara Brady, The Irish Times