Eel
2025, Chinese. Directed by Chu Chun-teng.
Liang’s simple, humdrum life in his deceased father’s dilapidated boathouse on the Shezi island takes a totally unexpected turn when he saves a mysterious young woman from drowning. A woman with her own painful past meets a man haunted by nightmares.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 3 October 2025
- Original title
- 河鰻
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- You Shann-jiun, Chu Chun-teng
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Eel: quick answers
Is Eel worth watching?
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How long is Eel?
Eel runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Eel have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like Eel?
If you liked Eel, try Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl, Pimp, Requiem for a Dream.
Who directed Eel?
Eel (2025) was directed by Chu Chun-teng and stars Devin Pan, Misi Ke, Pan Chin-yu.