The Rib
2018, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Wei.
32-year-old designer Huanyu knows he is a woman born as a man and has a support system of transgender friends, doctors and his straight best friend/roommate. However sex reassignment surgery legally requires parental approval and Huanyu's pious Christian father sees this as a deadly sin.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 7 October 2018
- Original title
- 肋骨
- Country
- China
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The Rib: quick answers
Is The Rib worth watching?
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How long is The Rib?
The Rib runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Rib have a post-credits scene?
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The Rib parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Rib on?
The Rib isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 October 2018. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rib?
If you liked The Rib, try Every Day, All of Me, American Mary.
Who directed The Rib?
The Rib (2018) was directed by Zhang Wei and stars Hao Meng, Gao Deng, Weijie Yuan.