Suzhou River 2000
“If you love me, search for me until you die. For me, who became a mermaid.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Director
- Lou Ye
- Networks
- Essential Filmproduktion, Dream Factory
- Where to Stream
- Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
What is Suzhou River?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Suzhou River" (2000). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 83 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 4, 2000
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China, Germany
- Studios
- Essential Filmproduktion, Dream Factory
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 188 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~83 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Essential Filmproduktion, Dream Factory
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Suzhou River" (2000).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Plain text only.
Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Suzhou River (蘇州河)
Year: 2000
Director: Lou Ye [5]
Cast: Zhou Xun, Jia Hong-Shen, Nai An [5]
Genres: Drama and Romance [1]
Runtime: 1h 23m [1]
US Release Date: 10/16/2001 [1]
Plot: 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. [1, 3]
Tagline: "If you love me, search for me until you die. For me, who became a mermaid." [1, 4]
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Adding genre and runtime: Classified as a drama and romance, the film
Should you watch it?
“An ex-convict searches for his long-lost lover who vanished after a failed kidnapping.”
- Directed by Lou Ye and released in the year 2000.
- Features a cast including Zhou Xun, Jia Hong-Shen, and Nai An.
- Explores the dramatic and romantic search for a long-lost lover.
- The runtime is limited to 1 hour and 23 minutes, which may leave viewers wanting more expansion of the plot.
Watch it if you are interested in a 2000 drama and romance film directed by Lou Ye.
The film runs for 1 hour and 23 minutes and carries a drama and romance classification suitable for audiences seeking feature-length cinema.
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Streaming availability can vary by region, though platforms sometimes list it under current streaming options.
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It is a 2000 drama and romance film directed by Lou Ye, making it worthwhile for fans of his work.
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The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.
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Suzhou River is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.
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