
That Day, on the River
2023, Chinese. Directed by Lei Lei.
Searching for the house his father grew up in, director Lei Lei charts the story of a childhood in rural China using a mix of found footage, collage, and animation techniques: a moving account of all the things the father thinks he was not good at.
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- 0h 39m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 16 February 2023
- Original title
- 發光的河
- Country
- China
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How long is That Day, on the River?
That Day, on the River runs 39 minutes (0h 39m).
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Which OTT platform is That Day, on the River on?
That Day, on the River isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 February 2023. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like That Day, on the River?
If you liked That Day, on the River, try Naqoyqatsi, The Class of ‘92, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library.
Who directed That Day, on the River?
That Day, on the River (2023) was directed by Lei Lei and stars Lei Lei, Lei Jiaqi.