Predestination (2025)

Name: Predestination
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 2025-04-24
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Liu Siwei, Jing Ruyang, Zhang Qi, Liang Tian, Chen Jianan

Predestination (2025), directed by Liu Jiayin, starring Liu Siwei and Jing Ruyang.

04/24/2025 BR Comedy and Fantasy

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Set in the Republican era, the film tells the story of Tong Xiaoliu, a frivolous xiangsheng (crosstalk) apprentice who resolves to save Dalian from an arranged marriage. His rescue mission is fraught with danger—Xiaoliu uses his wits to outmaneuver those in power and nearly succeeds, but accidentally falls through a time-space rift, leaving him struggling to find a way back. Meanwhile, a long-planned murder conspiracy unfolds, and Dalian’s hidden secrets are about to be revealed. "Tan Qingshui River" from original film title references a well-known Chinese folk tale.

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It premiered on April 24, 2025, a Thursday.
Its original title is "探清水河：重生".
This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

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CountriesChina
LanguagesMandarin
StatusReleased

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What is Predestination about?

Predestination: Set in the Republican era, the film tells the story of Tong Xiaoliu, a frivolous xiangsheng (crosstalk) apprentice who resolves to save Dalian from an arranged marriage. His rescue mission is fraught with danger—Xiaoliu uses his wits to outmaneuver those in power and nearly succeeds, but accidentally falls through a t…

Who directed Predestination?

Predestination was directed by Liu Jiayin in 2025.

Who stars in Predestination?

The cast of Predestination includes Liu Siwei, Jing Ruyang, Zhang Qi, Liang Tian and Chen Jianan.