The Drifting Red Balloon
2018, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Laizhi.
The romance film follows the story of two young couples from different social backgrounds as they grow up, head to college and eventually try to find their way in the world in their chosen careers.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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- Released
- 19 January 2018
- Original title
- 梭哈人生
- Written by
- Zhang Laizhi, Sun Tian He
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The Drifting Red Balloon: quick answers
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How long is The Drifting Red Balloon?
The Drifting Red Balloon runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Drifting Red Balloon have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Drifting Red Balloon on?
The Drifting Red Balloon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 January 2018. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drifting Red Balloon?
If you liked The Drifting Red Balloon, try Madame, Chéri, Sitting in Bars with Cake.
Who directed The Drifting Red Balloon?
The Drifting Red Balloon (2018) was directed by Zhang Laizhi and stars Tan Youming, Shi Yufei, Meng Zhichao.