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Only the River Flows (2023): movie guide
Only the River Flows (2023) is a Thriller, Drama, Crime running about 102 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 128 votes. Notable cast includes Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2023-10-21
- Runtime: 102 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2023-10-21

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What is Only the River Flows about?
Dedicated police detective Ma Zhe is tasked with solving a series of brutal murders in a rural Chinese town. As pressure mounts from his superiors, a hasty arrest is made, but while his colleagues celebrate, several clues push Ma Zhe deeper into a desperate investigation of his own.
Cast highlights
Only the River Flows features Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai, Kang Chunlei, Wang Jianyu. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2023-10-21. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (128 votes). Genres: Thriller, Drama, Crime. Original language: zh. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Only the River Flows?
- Only the River Flows is listed as Thriller, Drama, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Only the River Flows?
- Only the River Flows runs about 102 minutes.
- Who stars in Only the River Flows?
- Cast highlights include Zhu Yilong, Chloe Maayan, Hou Tianlai, Tong Linkai, Kang Chunlei, Wang Jianyu.
- Does Cinema Box stream Only the River Flows?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Only the River Flows?
- Open the Only the River Flows page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








