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Film · 0 connectionsUpstream (2024)
- Drama
- 121 min
- PG13 age guide
- ★ 6.8/10 from 54 ratings
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.
Directed byXu Zheng
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