Duckweed (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Duckweed is a 2017 comedy drama starring Deng Chao as Xu Tailang, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan and Zhao Liying. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $152.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Huaxia Film Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Duckweed About?
The premise of Duckweed without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a son attempts to reconcile with his father, a series of fateful events allow him to experience the father’s life in the past.
Duckweed Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- car
- 1990s
Duckweed Cast & Characters
Deng Chao leads the cast as Xu Tailang, with Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Xu Zhengtai and Zhao Liying as Xiao Hua.
- Deng Chao as Xu Tailang
- Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Xu Zhengtai
- Zhao Liying as Xiao Hua
- Li Chunai as Xiao Chun
Also Starring in Duckweed
· 20 more- Mason Lee Ah Jun
- Chow Yun-Fat Themselves
- Han Han Old Man on the Rooftop
- King Shih-Chieh Director Jin
- Dong Zijian Xiao Ma
- Zhang Benyu Luo Li
- Fang Li Bath Center Boss
- Sun Yihan Song Zi
- Zhang Guoqing Ramen Shop Owner
- Leng Haiming Ambulance Doctor
- Zack Gao Liu Yi
- Li Zhu Karaoke Girl
- Sun Qiheng Officer Sun
- Li Ronghao Huang Zhiqiang
- Xiong Li Jia Yi
- Jia Chuanxi Ah Lang's First Girlfriend
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- Peng Feiming Fei Fei
- Bai Luoli Luo Li's Younger Brother
- Chen Jiayi Miss KTV
- Pan Mi Primary School Student
Duckweed Plot Summary
What happens in Duckweed from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film centers on the reconciliation between a father and his son. Ah Lang, a youth from a small town, believes his father Ah Zheng never truly understands his occupation and the life he leads. In a pivotal moment, the story pivots from their strained dynamic into something surreal: Xu Tailang, a racer, wins the 2022 China Rally Championship while his aging father, Xu Zhengtai, watches with a smile that hides years of unspoken stories. What follows is a startling turn of events that blurs time and memory.
Full summary
The whole story of Duckweed, scene by scene
Duckweed Box Office
Duckweed grossed $152.9 million worldwide. $471,575 came from the US and Canada and $152.4 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$152.9M
- US & Canada
- $471.6K
- International
- $152.4M
Duckweed Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Duckweed.
How Well Do You Know Duckweed?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which year does Xu Tailang travel back to after the accident?
Duckweed Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “乘風破浪” and “승풍파랑”.
- Also known as
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- 乘風破浪
- 승풍파랑
- Đạp Gió Rẽ Sóng
- 乗風破浪〜あの頃のあなたを今想う
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Duckweed FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Duckweed, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Duckweed?
Duckweed runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Duckweed released?
Duckweed was released on January 28, 2017.
Who is in the cast of Duckweed?
Duckweed stars Deng Chao as Xu Tailang, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan as Xu Zhengtai and Zhao Liying as Xiao Hua, among 24 credited actors.
How much did Duckweed make at the box office?
Duckweed grossed $152.9 million worldwide ($471,575 domestic, $152.4 million international).
Does Duckweed have a post-credit scene?
No. Duckweed has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Duckweed in?
The original language of Duckweed is Chinese.
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