The Drum
2016, Chinese. Directed by Ler Jiyuan.
The Drum is a short film that follows the journey of Kang, a recently retired man in his 60s dealing with the sudden onset of a late-life crisis. He realises that he must mend old conflicts and learn to accept his new life or risk losing himself in the emptiness of old age.
- Runtime
- 0h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 1 September 2016
- Original title
- 鼓声
- Country
- Singapore
- Written by
- Dave Chua
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How long is The Drum?
The Drum runs 26 minutes (0h 26m).
Does The Drum have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Drum on?
The Drum isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 2016. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Drum?
If you liked The Drum, try Where the Red Fern Grows, Where the Red Fern Grows, Skater Girl.
Who directed The Drum?
The Drum (2016) was directed by Ler Jiyuan and stars Wang Yu Qing.