The River
2016, English. Directed by Hsu Ya-ting & Geoffrey Hughes.
Director Hsu Ya-ting, along with her husband Geoffrey Hughes, explores childbirth and the physical and emotional toll that childbirth took on her personally. She uses her body as a canvas, providing viewers with a most intimate view of what the female body is subjected to when bringing a pregnancy to term.
- Runtime
- 0h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 2016
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The River: quick answers
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How long is The River?
The River runs 13 minutes (0h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is The River on?
The River isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The River?
If you liked The River, try Thirteen Conversations About One Thing, One Child Nation, Beyoncé: Life Is But a Dream.
Who directed The River?
The River (2016) was directed by Hsu Ya-ting and Geoffrey Hughes.