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Mountains May Depart

7.0(265)20152h 7m4

The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.

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Status
Released
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Language
Cantonese

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Jia Zhangke

Produced in

China, France, Japan

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)12 Feb 2016
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical15 Dec 2017
  • CanadaCA

    • Premiere14AToronto International Film Festival14 Sept 2015
    • Theatrical (limited)14A4 Mar 2016
  • ChinaCN

    • PremiereShanghai International Film Festival18 Jun 2015
    • Theatrical30 Oct 2015
    • TheatricalRe-release12 Dec 2025
    • Digital / OTT13 Apr 2026
  • CzechiaCZ

    • PremiereKarlovy Vary International Film Festival6 Jul 2015
  • FranceFR

    • PremiereCannes Film Festival20 May 2015
    • Theatrical23 Dec 2015
  • GreeceGR

    • TheatricalΚ-1217 Mar 2016
  • Hong KongHK

    • Theatrical5 Nov 2015
    • PremiereHong Kong International Film Festival10 Apr 2026
  • ItalyIT

    • Theatrical5 May 2016
  • JapanJP

    • TheatricalPG1223 Apr 2016
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical24 Mar 2016
  • South KoreaKR

    • Theatrical1210 Mar 2016

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Mountains May Depart was released on 30 October 2015.

Audience reviews

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    Reno

    11/23/2016

    7/10

    **Like a changing urban landscape, the humans as well!** When everybody around me liked the director's previous film 'A Touch of Sin', I didn't. As a film fanatic, reject such kind of film is not an easy job without giving a proper reason. I thought that was a missed opportunity. I surely like art films, not the boring one like those aimlessly narrated. I really loved some of the scenes there, but here it was comp…

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    Alunauwie

    9/12/2025

    6/10

    This film, screened at Cannes and Toronto, explores economic disparity in China across three eras-1999, 2014, and 2025-highlighted through visuals like clothing and evolving technology. The makeup, costumes, and setting transitions are thoughtfully crafted, making each time period feel distinct and immersive. Strong cinematography and sound design support the storytelling, though minor visual flaws are noticeable. …

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