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Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue

2021 · 112 min Documentary
⭐ 6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Filmmaker Jia Zhangke chronicles his local literature festival in Shanxi, China which includes a multi-generational roster of the country's most esteemed writers.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 一直游到海水变蓝
Year 2021
Country China
Genre Documentary
Director Jia Zhangke
Runtime 112 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (17 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.

Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.

For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.

Director: Jia Zhangke

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.

🎭 Cast

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Huifang Duan

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Liang Hong

Liang Hong

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Pingwa Jia

Pingwa Jia

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Yu Hua

Yu Hua

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Su Tong

Su Tong

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Jia Zhangke

Jia Zhangke

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