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The story of two rival business managers, Xu and Bo, who are fighting over a revolutionary new in-house technology for control of their company. If Xu wins, his future will be secured.


A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him to take on his responsibilities as the head of the family. When life's burdens hit hard, he must confront himself and start anew.

Xu Zheng
Gao Zhilei

Xin Zhilei
Xiao Ni

Wang Xiao
Old Kou

Jia Bing
Manager Zhu

Feng Bing
Da-hei

Ding Yongdai
Gao Zhilei's Father

Ding Jiali
Gao Zhilei's Mother

Helen Chen
Jia-jia

Wu Jiakai
Yang Dashan

Liu Meihan
Qiu Xiaomin
Upstream is a drama film released in 2024. Directed by Xu Zheng, it stars Xu Zheng, Xin Zhilei, Wang Xiao. A moment of impulsiveness turns Gao Zhilei into a "stay-at-home" individual, but he never expected his life to take a turn in the opposite direction. A series of changes compel him to take on his responsibilities as the head of the family. When life's burdens hit hard, he must confront himself and start anew.
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