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Caught by the Tides
Caught by the Tides
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2024
1h 51m
6.7(66 votes)
Drama

Overview

Years after her boyfriend left her for the big city and promised to bring her there after he’s settled down, a Chinese woman sets out on a journey to be reunited with him.

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Huanxi Media
mk2 Films
Ad Vitam Production
Bitters End

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