Return to Dust (2022)

Overview · Where to watch · Cast & crew · Reviews

An unlikely love story.

Humble, unassuming Ma and timid Cao have been cast off by their families and forced into an arranged marriage. They have to combine their strength and build a home to survive. In the face of much adversity, an unexpected bond begins to blossom, as both Ma and Cao, uniting with Earth's cycles, create a haven for themselves in which they can thrive.

Released: 2022-07-08
Genres: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 2h 13m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.3/10 from 210 votes

Directed by Li Ruijun.

Top cast

Wu Renlin as Ma Youtie
Hai Qing as Cao Guiying
Yang Guangrui as Zhang Yongfu's Son
Dengfeng Zhao as Ma Youtong
Cailan Wang as Sister-in-Law
Jiangui Zeng as Ma Youtong's Eldest Son
Wu Yunzhi as Ma Youtong's Second Son
Zhanhong Ma as Brother Guiying
Cuilan Wang as Guiying's Sister-in-Law
Caixia Xu as Ma Hongmei

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Return to Dust

United States: stream on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: watch free on YouTube Free; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, BFI Player; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube
Canada: stream on Film Movement Plus; rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store

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