

The Taste of Betel Nut
2017, Chinese. Directed by Hu Jia.
Li Qi works for a dolphin show, his friend Ren Yu works karaoke on the beach along the coast where they live. When a young woman Bai Ling joins the two men, a three-way relationship seems possible. Together, they set out to test the limitations of a restrictive society and their own sexuality. But a shocking event that rocks them to the core will have a deep and lasting effect on them.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 9 February 2017
- Original title
- 槟榔血
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Hu Jia
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The Taste of Betel Nut runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Taste of Betel Nut isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Taste of Betel Nut?
If you liked The Taste of Betel Nut, try Caught by the Tides, Hungry Hearts, The Boys from Fengkuei.
Who directed The Taste of Betel Nut?
The Taste of Betel Nut (2017) was directed by Hu Jia and stars Zhao Bingrui, Ye Yue, Shen Shiyu.