The River_
A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.
Starring
Lee Kang-Sheng, Miao Tian, Lu Yi-ching
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The River was released 29 years ago in 1997.
Overview
A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.
The River is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 56m.
CAST (9)
Lee Kang-Sheng
Hsiao-Kang
Miao Tian
Father
Lu Yi-ching
Mother
Chen Shiang-Chyi
Hsiao-Kang's Girlfriend
Ann Hui
Film Director
Chen Chao-jung
Anonymous Man
Yang Kuei-mei
Woman in Hotel
LH
Lin Hsiao-Lan
Mother
ZL
Zhang Long
Mother's Lover
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What is The River about?
A young man develops severe neck pain after swimming in a polluted river for a movie shoot, but nobody can provide him any relief.
How long is The River?
The River has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The River?
The cast of The River includes Lee Kang-Sheng, Miao Tian, Lu Yi-ching, Chen Shiang-Chyi, Ann Hui.
What is the rating of The River?
The River has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 74 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance