Return to Dust(2022)
“An unlikely love story.”
Overview
Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.
Director
Li Ruijun
Studio
Aranya Pictures
Cast
Wu Renlin
as Ma Youtie
Hai Qing
as Cao Guiying
Yang Guangrui
as Zhang Yongfu's Son
Dengfeng Zhao
as Ma Youtong
Cailan Wang
as Sister-in-Law
Jiangui Zeng
as Ma Youtong's Eldest Son
Wu Yunzhi
as Ma Youtong's Second Son
Zhanhong Ma
as Brother Guiying
Cuilan Wang
as Guiying's Sister-in-Law
Caixia Xu
as Ma Hongmei
Shengfu Li
as Village Chief
Min Zhang
as Clothes Stall Owner
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
2h 13m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.3 / 10
Production Companies
Aranya Pictures • Beijing J.Q. Spring Pictures 北京嘉映春天影业 • Gansu Qizi Culture & Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return to Dust?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Return to Dust (2022).
What is Return to Dust about?▼
Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.
Who directed Return to Dust?▼
Return to Dust was directed by Li Ruijun and released in 2022. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is Return to Dust?▼
Return to Dust has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
Who stars in Return to Dust?▼
The cast of Return to Dust includes Wu Renlin as Ma Youtie, Hai Qing as Cao Guiying, Yang Guangrui as Zhang Yongfu's Son, Dengfeng Zhao as Ma Youtong, Cailan Wang as Sister-in-Law and more.
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