Jia Zhangke’s CAUGHT BY THE TIDES Gets Digital Streaming Release Date
Courtesy Janus Films/Sideshow
Janus Films and Sideshow are set to release their acclaimed drama CAUGHT BY THE TIDES on VOD and digital platforms next month, arriving on August 5th, 2025. The film world premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and launched in US theaters on May 9th, 2025.
Caught by the Tides is directed by Jia Zhangke, and written by Wan Jianhuan and Zhangke, based on footage across 22 years, some from Jia's previous films, in an impressionistic non-linear blend of fiction and non-fiction. It stars Zhao Tao, Li Zhubin, and Pan Jianlin.
In the film, 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.
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming calendar. Pre-order from Amazon below, and check out the film’s official US trailer.
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