
As Yiling, a Chinese marine biologist living overseas, travels to Newfoundland, Canada, to study a repeatedly stranded humpback whale, the coastline awakens memories of the coastal hometown in China she has not returned to for years. As the whale migration intertwines with human drifting, Yiling gradually learns to confront loss, grief, and the meaning of belonging.
Directed by Raina Yang, Stranded leans on a strong ensemble — Sam Xu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 0.
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