Crosscurrent

Crosscurrent

Directed by Yang Chao

Produced by Beijing New Century Media Co., Central Studio of New Reels

2016116 min6.3 / 10

A contemplative river journey between two strangers grappling with meaning and connection, anchored in philosophical inquiry and the landscape of the Yangtze.

A voyage between a woman searching for the meaning of life and a man holding a book of poems on the longest river of Mainland China.

Questions people ask

  • Is Crosscurrent violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Crosscurrent scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Crosscurrent sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Crosscurrent easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does Crosscurrent 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.

44/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise22

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Crosscurrent

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Crosscurrent

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Crosscurrent, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Crosscurrent, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Crosscurrent, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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