Bystander
2025, Chinese. Directed by Sonthar Gyal.
A man returns home after sixteen years for his father's funeral, only to uncover a long-buried family secret and the truth about his unresolved relationship with his deceased father.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Bystander
Bystander isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2025.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 November 2025
- Original title
- 旁观者
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Sonthar Gyal
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Bystander
Most
Most
2003 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Home
2021 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Lighting Up the Stars
2022 · 7.4/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Strange Weather
2016 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Caught by the Tides
2024 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Kindness of Strangers
2019 · 6.4/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Kisses
2008 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Girl in the Book
2015 · 5.8/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young One
1960 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tigertail
2020 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bystander: quick answers
Is Bystander worth watching?
Bystander doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Bystander?
Bystander runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Bystander have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Bystander. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Bystander parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Bystander yet.
Which OTT platform is Bystander on?
Bystander isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2025. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Bystander?
If you liked Bystander, try Most, Home, Lighting Up the Stars.
Who directed Bystander?
Bystander (2025) was directed by Sonthar Gyal and stars Chen Kun, Wang Yanhui, Liu Mintao.