

Balance of the Five Elements
2020, English. Directed by Jan-Hinrik Drevs.
The Chinese philosophy of the Five Elements postulates that everything in our universe is based on wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. While traveling through China’s stunning landscapes and witnessing the seasons, this documentary seeks not only the roots of this ancient theory but also the continuing impacts on modern China.
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- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 1 June 2020
- Country
- China, Germany, New Zealand
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Balance of the Five Elements runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Balance of the Five Elements isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Balance of the Five Elements?
If you liked Balance of the Five Elements, try Baraka, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience.
Who directed Balance of the Five Elements?
Balance of the Five Elements (2020) was directed by Jan-Hinrik Drevs.