Starting Towards the Finish Line
2026, Chinese. Directed by Hou Jue.
Ever since his mother moved to the city for work, Xiaoqing, who has lost his father, has had a dream: he too wants to go to the Lotus City. After many setbacks, his goal seems out of reach. But when he finds an old, rusty car in the reeds, he finds new hope: will he and his friends make it to the city?
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 26 August 2026
- Original title
- Guo Shu Shao Nian
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Hou Longwei, Mengyao Ji
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Starting Towards the Finish Line runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Starting Towards the Finish Line on?
Starting Towards the Finish Line isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 2026. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Starting Towards the Finish Line?
If you liked Starting Towards the Finish Line, try The Art of Racing in the Rain, The Golden Lotus, Rebel Without a Cause.
Who directed Starting Towards the Finish Line?
Starting Towards the Finish Line (2026) was directed by Hou Jue.