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Suzhou River

Suzhou River

If you love me, search for me until you die. For me, who became a mermaid.

20007.31h 23m

Overview

After getting out of prison, small-time crook Mardar stumbles upon a woman who looks exactly like his long-lost lover, who he attempted to kidnap 3 years ago.

Directed by Lou Ye
Written by Lou Ye
Produced by Nai An, Philippe Bober
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Top Cast

Zhou Xun

Zhou Xun

Meimei / Moudan

Jia Hongsheng

Jia Hongsheng

Mardar

Nai An

Nai An

Xiao Hong

Yao Anlian

Yao Anlian

Boss

H

Hua Zhongkai

Lao B.

Themes & Keywords

shanghai, chinakidnappingcity portraitrivervodkamermaidmistaken identitycouriermotorcycleneo-noirvideography

About Suzhou River

Suzhou River is a drama, romance film released in 2000 exploring themes of shanghai, china, kidnapping, city portrait, river, vodka, mermaid. Directed by Lou Ye, it stars Zhou Xun, Jia Hongsheng, Nai An. After getting out of prison, small-time crook Mardar stumbles upon a woman who looks exactly like his long-lost lover, who he attempted to kidnap 3 years ago.

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