Sailfish
2008, Chinese. Directed by Eva Jin.
Set against the social turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution, 12 years old Yue Haiyang is forced to leave the swimming team despite his dreams to become the greatest swimmer of his generation. In a quest to fulfill his dream, friendship and loyalty are tested as three friends wade through the waters of personal struggle and social unrest.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 28 June 2008
- Original title
- 旗鱼
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Eva Jin
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Sailfish runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Sailfish isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 June 2008. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sailfish?
If you liked Sailfish, try Hounddog, The Safety of Objects, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Sailfish?
Sailfish (2008) was directed by Eva Jin and stars Wang Junyi, Teresa Mo Shun-kwan, Yu Jianong.