Only the River Flows
Gripping, intriguing and beautifully shot ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS is a riveting noir thriller that takes an engrossing and unexpected journey into the heart of a mysterious murder case.
Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is assigned the case of a series of horrific murders in a rural Chinese town. As the investigation progresses, pressure from his superiors to find the suspected serial killer mounts, leading to a hasty arrest. But while his colleagues rush to celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own – leading him into a dark world where mystery hangs over his every lead.
★★★★
"A spellbinding nightmare. Come for the mystery, stay for the existential dread"
Little White Lies
★★★★
"Beautifully shot...a one-off"
The Times
★★★★
"Boldly acted and shot, this stealthy Chinese cop drama impressively essays a descent into insanity"
Total Film
★★★★
"A visually stunning film noir"
Film StoriesNeo-Noir, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, World CinemaPT1H42M152024-09-13Yilong Zhu
Chloe Maayan
Hou Tianlai
Wei Shujun
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