
Caught by the Tides
A film over 20 years in the making.
Directed by Jia Zhangke
Produced by Xstream Pictures, Momo Pictures
A melancholic, intimate drama about longing and reunion, tracing one woman's patient journey across two decades to reclaim a promised love.
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.
Questions people ask
Is Caught by the Tides violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Caught by the Tides sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Caught by the Tides scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Caught by the Tides easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does Caught by the Tides end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Caught by the Tides
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Caught by the Tides
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Caught by the Tides, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Caught by the Tides, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Caught by the Tides, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.






















































