Master Cheng (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2019, Master Cheng is a comedy and drama film directed by Mika Kaurismäki, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Cheng, 45, a restaurant owner from China, has travelled with his young son halfway around the world to a remote village in Finland. His wife died recently in an accident, and Cheng wanted to have a break from everything by traveling with his son to see an old Finnish friend who lives on a farm in the countryside of Finland. It’s the most remote place Cheng can imagine with endless forests, thousands of lakes, a country with entire population of one-fifth of Cheng’s home town, Shanghai.
Who’s in it. Master Cheng stars Anna-Maija Tuokko as Sirkka, Lucas Hsuan as Nunjo, Kari Väänänen as Romppainen and Paula Miettinen as Mervi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Master Cheng has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Master Cheng page.
If you liked it. Fans of Master Cheng tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Master Cheng (2019)?
- In GB, Master Cheng is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Master Cheng worth watching?
- Master Cheng holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Master Cheng?
- Master Cheng stars Anna-Maija Tuokko, Lucas Hsuan, Kari Väänänen, Paula Miettinen and Hannu Oravisto.
- When was Master Cheng released?
- Master Cheng was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.