Fallen City (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Fallen City is an action and drama film directed by Huang Hong, running about 92 minutes. “High-concept idea in the drama seemingly inspired by the tragedy of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Shubei town, southeast China, the present day. Five years after he fled with RMB 800,000 from a bank robbery, Liu Chuan returns incognito to the town. Policeman Wang Laoshi, who was on duty at the time of the robbery and was demoted for letting Liu escape, is working in the same district police station to which he was transferred after the robbery and still keeps an eye on Liu. By chance, Liu stays in some small lodgings in Wang's district where Qin Xiaosong, a psychology graduate who's run away from her domineering parents, is staying. Next day, Wang spots Liu in the street and gives chase, finally handcuffing him in a deserted warehouse. At that moment, the town is devastated by an earthquake and the building collapses. Wang is knocked unconscious and Liu steals his uniform. After rescuing Qin, Liu finds himself roped into saving other townspeople and becomes a hero in the locals' eyes. Meanwhile, Wang recovers and sets out to hunt down Liu.

Who’s in it. Fallen City stars Ruby Lin as Qin Xiao xiong, Huang Jue as Liu Chuan and Ding Yongdai as Wang Laoshi.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Fallen City 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 Fallen City page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fallen City tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.