Upstream
Mayor Guo of Wanhe City was seeking re-election but got kidnapped a few days before election day by a young man from the poor and seriously polluted area of the city. It was a scheme plotted by a local petrochemical company hoping to ensure Guo’s victory in the election so that their expansion application could be approve. However, this false kidnapping goes wrong, and soon everything is out of control.
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About Upstream
Upstream is a 2017 Chinese-language crime, action and drama film directed by David Chuang. The cast is led by Ray Chang, Chang Han, King Jieh-wen. It has a runtime of 1h 20m.
Upstream was produced in Taiwan. It was released on July 15, 2017.
- Director
- David Chuang
- Release date
- July 15, 2017
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Taiwan
Upstream cast & crew
Upstream was directed by David Chuang.
The cast features Ray Chang as 石頭, Chang Han as 郭文翰, King Jieh-wen as 羌仔, Lo Pei-an as 莊厚安, and Peggy Tseng as 雯綺.
Is Upstream worth watching?
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, action, and drama, Upstream is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Upstream
Ray Chang
石頭
Chang Han
郭文翰
King Jieh-wen
羌仔
Lo Pei-an
莊厚安
Peggy Tseng
雯綺
Upstream — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Upstream in United States?
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▸What language is Upstream in?
Upstream is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Upstream?
Upstream runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
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