Red River (2009): Cast & Plot
Red River is a 2009 drama directed by Zhang Jiarui, starring Zhang Jingchu as A Tao, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun and Nick Cheung Ka-Fai. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Zhang Jiarui
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
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What Is Red River About?
The premise of Red River without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A haunting, tragic love story set in the aftermath of the American‑Vietnam War, exploring how the conflict reshapes ordinary lives. In a border town straddling China and Vietnam, the film follows a couple whose bond is tested by loss, memory and lingering trauma, illustrating a universal tale of war’s enduring impact on humanity.
Red River Cast & Characters
Zhang Jingchu leads the cast as A Tao, with Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Shui and Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as A Xia. Directed by Zhang Jiarui; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Zhang Jiarui
- Zhang Jingchu as A Tao
- Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Shui
- Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as A Xia
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Danny Lee as Boss Sha Ba
Also Starring in Red River
· 1 moreRed River Plot Summary
What happens in Red River from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zhang Jingchu portrays A Tao, a Vietnamese girl living near the Red River on the Vietnam–China border, whose life is shadowed by a lasting trauma: she witnessed her father’s death when he stepped on a land mine while trying to recover her kite. That haunting memory leaves her with deep emotional scars as she grows up and forges her path across borders.
Full summary
The whole story of Red River, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Red River?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main protagonist played by Zhang Jingchu?
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Red River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Red River, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red River?
Red River runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Red River released?
Red River was released on August 9, 2009.
Who directed Red River?
Red River was directed by Zhang Jiarui.
More films by Zhang Jiarui Who is in the cast of Red River?
Red River stars Zhang Jingchu as A Tao, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Shui and Nick Cheung Ka-Fai as A Xia, among 5 credited actors.
Does Red River have a post-credit scene?
No. Red River has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Red River in?
The original language of Red River is Chinese.
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