Qiuxi (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, Qiuxi is a notable film directed by Sun Zhou, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. The story takes place in wartime Guangzhou before the country’s liberation by the Communist Party of China in 1949. A young woman named Qiu Xi is a “boat person”, or Tanka, living in the coastal area of Guangdong Province. Qiu Xi becomes a servant to Yan Haiqing, played by actor Guo Xiaodong. She finds herself falling for the undercover communist agent who works with the Kuomintang regime that ruled China until 1949. The story unfolds as the two fall for each other but are kept at distance because of the wartime situation.
Who’s in it. Qiuxi stars Guo Xiaodong, Jiang Yiyan, Qin Hailu and Wang Yajie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Qiuxi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Qiuxi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Qiuxi (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Qiuxi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Qiuxi worth watching?
- Qiuxi holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Qiuxi?
- Qiuxi stars Guo Xiaodong, Jiang Yiyan, Qin Hailu, Wang Yajie and Sun Chun.
- When was Qiuxi released?
- Qiuxi was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.
