Devizes Film Club – Only The River Flows

Ambitious police detective Ma Zhe (Zhu Yilong) attempts to solve a series of murders from a disused cinema in 1990s rural China. At home, he’s stressed about his wife’s pregnancy and the possibility their child might have a birth defect. Pressure to find the suspected serial killer mounts, and a hasty arrest is made. But while his colleagues rush to celebrate, Ma Zhe begins a desperate investigation of his own, leading him into a dark and mysterious world. With offbeat flashes of humour, this intriguing and stylish crime thriller examines one man’s obsession with finding the truth, whatever it takes. Winner of 13 international film awards.

©2023 China | 1hr 41m | 15
Crime Drama Mystery Thriller
Director: Wei Shujun
Starring: Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai

Language: Chinese with English subtitles