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Release Year2026
Runtime—
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorZhao Hantang
WritersZhao Hantang
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsWest by Northwest
About West by Northwest
The film interweaves three RV travel stories across China, exploring themes of family connection, generational conflict, and finding closure among different age groups facing life's emotional and existential challenges.
Directed by Zhao Hantang, West by Northwest leans on a strong ensemble — Simon Yam, Wang Ji, Zhao Hantang — 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 2026.
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