Where the River Flows
5.9
A rebellious detective, distancing himself from his general father, teams up with a marginalized journalist to clear his father’s name after he’s framed for a brutal murder. As they investigate, they uncover a brutal truth hidden behind the era’s facade.
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Cast
23 people
Berant Zhu
Zhao Zi-wu
Known for
The Sadness
Julia Wu
Zhang Xiu-xiu
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Forget You Not
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Chang Shih
Zhao Zhi-sheng
Known for
The Boys from Fengkuei
Rainy Dog
Liang Hsiu-shen
Zhou Yong-hua / Mr. Three
Also in
Heroes of the Eastern Skies
Empress of the Dynasty
Tommy Chu Pak-hong
Lu Gen-sheng
Known for
Master Cheng
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
朱栢康
Jack Yao
Bai Chao-yang
Known for
Copycat Killer
Angel Lee
Mei
Also in
The Teenage Psychic
Eye of the Storm
Pan Yi-chun
Madam Zhao / Shao Wan-yi
Also in
Port of Lies
Incisive Great Teacher
Zhan Huai-yun
Wei
Also in
Wave Makers
Born for the Spotlight
Joy Yi-Chun Pan
Mario Pu
Captain
Known for
The Tag-Along
Donnie Lai Director · Chang Wen-chi Writer Lyra Fu Writer
First release May 22, 2025 · Produced in Taiwan · Production Outland Film Production
Production
Bole Film
Production
Outland Film Production
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Taiwan
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Original title
搜查瑠公圳
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Taiwan · May 22, 2025
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Chile
April 23, 2026 · Premiere · FIXION Fest
China
March 28, 2026 · Theatrical
July 22, 2026 · Digital
Taiwan
April 2, 2026 · Digital · Hami Video / CHT MOD
April 17, 2026 · Physical · DVD
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