
Zhang Yu
Actor · b. 1982 · Guizhou, China
Zhang Yu (born September 25, 1982, in Guizhou, China) is a prominent actor from Mainland China, known for his transformative roles and deep commitment to independent cinema. Formerly credited under the name Zhang Xin, he is celebrated for embracing complex characters and unconventional projects, earning the reputation of being a "drama addict" within industry circles. With over a decade dedicated to supporting and promoting independent films, Zhang has become an influential figure among contemporary Chinese actors. He rose to international attention with his powerful performance as Yu Cheng in An Elephant Sitting Still (2018), followed by widely praised roles in Dying to Survive, A Cool Fish, and Back to the Wharf. His work often explores themes of morality, societal pressure, and emotional nuance, setting him apart as a master of subtle intensity. Zhang Yu has continued to expand his creative reach, appearing in more than 29 productions including film and television. He also serves as a part-time visual artist and script consultant, further reflecting his multifaceted approach to storytelling.
Movies21
Movie8.2DramaComedyA Chinese leukaemia patient smuggles cheap but untested pharmaceuticals from India to help hundreds of Chinese people suffering from cancer.
Movie4.5DramaCrimeA bizarre case caused thousands of waves. There are different opinions on the truth. When the whole story of the case was gradually restored like pieces of a puzzle, people realized that the truth was not that important anymore.
Movie7.7DramaIn the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.
Movie6.4DramaFamilyDesperate to pay for his little sister's surgery, a young man takes part in a risky business venture - only to encounter some serious setbacks.
Movie6.4DramaMysteryFeaturing seven stories from seven auteurs from around the world, the film chronicles this unprecedented moment in time, and is a true love letter to the power of cinema and its storytellers.
The Year of the Everlasting Storm
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Movie7.6DramaRomanceWang Tiemei, a single mother, loses her job and moves, befriending neighbor Xiaoye who appears cheerful but is depressed. Their bond grows as Tiemei navigates relationships with her ex-husband causing trouble.
Movie7.0ComedyThrillerTwo criminals hide in the apartment of a quadriplegic woman after a failed robbery attempt. Her brother, a disgraced officer, exploits the situation to return to the police force.
Movie5.6CrimeDramaOn a dark night, Xueming hits a pedestrian with his car and flees the scene. Desperate to escape his feelings of guilt, he decides to approach the dead man's wife, Mrs. Liang. He develops an ambiguous relationship with the widow, while a policeman tries to resolve the investigation that will change his life forever.
Movie5.5DramaComedyWhen Li Weiyang's motorcycle crash left his girlfriend with missing front teeth, he struggled to afford implants by negotiating with the at-fault driver and insurers, upending their modest but stable life.
Movie6.9DramaWarThe story of sharpshooter Zhang Taofang, a young army recruit who at age 22 sets a record during the Korean War by reportedly killing or wounding 214 American soldiers with 435 shots in just 32 days.
MovieDramaFantasyA migrant worker recounts a strange tale about her past when her boyfriend proposes to her.
Movie4.8DramaA free and wild young woman has to come back from the big city to her village in the mountains.
Movie6.2DramaComedyIn different parts of rural China, various people explore what makes their communities unique.
MovieDramaQian was bent on experiencing love and fully committed to every relationship, but all the men she met were unreliable. Qian's best girlfriend, Tingting, also suffered in love, but as time goes by, Qian and Tingting gradually went on to different life trajectories…
MovieActionHistoryDuring a time of unrest in Shazhou, a once-prosperous Tang Dynasty outpost now under Tibetan control, a rebellion led by Zhang Yichao sparks hope for liberation. As the conflict intensifies, a group of unlikely heroes—including a thief, a deserter, and a general’s daughter—unite to fight for their people’s freedom.
Movie5.8CrimeDramaIn the early 1990s, "Public Order Defence Squads" in China — usually made up of discharged military personnel, unemployed young adults and local hooligans — were supposed to maintain public order in villages and towns. Most of the time, however, they ended up dealing with all sorts of mundane matters in their towns. The story begins with a mysterious case of serial dog killings. LI Lizhong, leader of the local defence squad, starts an investigation into the case, following a set of strange clues and studying them using piecemeal knowledge of primitive criminology and ichnology. After a string of hijinks, the squad catches the dog killer. However, the evidence also shows that the case is closely related to the accidental death of Lizhong’s father.
Movie5.8CrimeDramaA man wanted for negligent homicide returns to his hometown after 15 years, only to be haunted by his past, and getting mixed up in a scheme involving the daughter of his victim.
Movie5.5ComedyDramaA dark comedy follows a Siberian tiger, a dog, a forklift driver, a middle school teacher, a poet, a debt collector and a pregnant woman. Beneath the absurdities of an owner trying to avenge his dog and his pregnant wife is a story about reality.
Movie5.9CrimeMysteryFollowing a woman’s search for truth after being cheated in a romance scam.
MovieDramaMysteryA sprawling true-crime case illuminating the fates of ordinary people amid the tides of changing times.
MovieDramaOver the course of 45 days, a relationship begins to break apart as confinement tests its bonds.
Series2
TV8.1MysteryCrimeIn 1997, before the anti-drug bureau was established, Halan City in Northeast China formed a temporary elite team to tackle a sudden drug crisis. Despite their skills, they are unfamiliar with new drugs and must confront ruthless traffickers and devious smuggling methods while grappling with moral dilemmas and the tests of justice and humanity. United by their courage and determination, they create a stirring legend of fighting crime and corruption.
TV9.1War & PoliticsA haunting look at the horrors of Unit 731’s biological warfare, reflecting on history’s wounds and urging a hope for lasting peace.