Time and Tide (2026)

In a remote Chinese town, an authoritarian father forces his wife and daughter to take care of him after he suffers a stroke. Vee Shi, his son, explores filial duty and the legacy of patriarchy, questioning who must pay the emotional and financial price for an absent and violent father.

Date of release

2026-09-10

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Documentary, Drama

Director

Vee Shi

Casting

• Jian ming — Self
• Yanjin — Self
• Liyun — Self
• Vee Shi — Self
• Songze — Self
• Haoyang — Self

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