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河流
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Chinese
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67%
Mixed
6 wins & 9 nominations
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| Length: | 1 h 56 min |
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A young actor experiences agonizing neck pain after swimming in a polluted river during a film shoot. Doctors and specialists are unable to diagnose the cause or offer relief, and his condition deteriorates. The film follows his desperate search for answers and a cure as he battles unbearable pain. It's a story about resilience, the challenges of medical uncertainty, and the importance of human connection. As the actor's emotional journey unfolds, the film explores fears surrounding illness and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the pursuit of healing.
| Alternative title: | 河流 |
| Release year: | 1997 |
| Language: | Chinese |
| Awards: | 🏆 6 wins & 9 nominations |
| Type: | Movie |
| Sub-genres: | dysfunctional family gay parent gay theme |
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