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Caught by the Tides

Caught by the Tides tells the moving love story of Qiao Qiao and Bin, set against the backdrop of a changing China. Director Jia Zhangke uses more than twenty years of film material, old and new, with his wife Zhao Tao in the lead role.

Qiaoqiao and Bin enjoy each other singing and dancing and everything their surroundings have to offer. However, their love takes an unexpected turn when Bin decides to seek his fortune elsewhere and leaves without saying anything. Years later, Qiaoqiao begins a search for him, during which she not only rediscovers their shared past, but also the changes around her.

Director Jia Zhangke weaves personal relationships with societal developments in a story that unfolds over two decades. Mixing scenes from previous films, new footage and an emphasis on music, the film creates a moving love story that also reflects the societal transformation in China, up until the COVID-19 era. Zhao Tao stars in the lead role, bringing to life the core of Jia Zhangke’s vision.

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Thu 20 Feb 09:00 LantarenVenster Buy tickets

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