Dearest (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2014, Dearest is a drama film directed by Peter Chan, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Drawing on remarkable true stories, Peter Chan delivers a moving drama about child abduction in China. Huang Bo stars as a father whose young son disappears in the streets of a big city. He sets out on a search across China, stopping at nothing to find him. In this star-studded cast, Zhao Wei plays the role of a mother from a poor rural area.
Who’s in it. Dearest stars Zhao Wei as Li Hongqin, Huang Bo as Tian Wenjun, Hao Lei as Lu Xiaojuan and Tong Dawei as Gao Xia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dearest 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 Dearest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dearest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dearest (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dearest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dearest worth watching?
- Dearest holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dearest?
- Dearest stars Zhao Wei, Huang Bo, Hao Lei, Tong Dawei and Zhang Yi.
- When was Dearest released?
- Dearest was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.