# Duckweed (2017) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/duckweed-2017/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 66% |
| Critic Score | 67% |
| Audience Score | 71% |
| Metascore | 59/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Han Han |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 102 min |

## Quick answer

Duckweed (2017) earns a 66% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Han Han’s time-slip comedy-drama — Zhao Liying opposite Deng Chao in a crowd-pleasing father-son story. Metascore 59/100. Directed by Han Han.

## Critics consensus

Han Han’s time-slip comedy-drama — Zhao Liying opposite Deng Chao in a crowd-pleasing father-son story.

## Synopsis

When a son attempts to reconcile with his father, a series of fateful events allow him to experience the father's life in the past.

## Cast

Zhao Liying, Deng Chao, Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Dong Zijian, King Shih-chieh, Zhang Benyu, Li Ronghao, Zack Gao, Mason Lee, Zhang Guoqing

## Common questions

**Is Duckweed worth watching?**
Duckweed holds a 66% Celluloid Score. Han Han’s time-slip comedy-drama — Zhao Liying opposite Deng Chao in a crowd-pleasing father-son story.

**What is Duckweed about?**
When a son attempts to reconcile with his father, a series of fateful events allow him to experience the father's life in the past.

**Who directed Duckweed?**
Duckweed (2017) was directed by Han Han.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Duckweed?**
66% — the average of five public sources: critics 67%, audience 71%, Metascore 59/100, Letterboxd 3.3/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

**Where can I watch Duckweed?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Duckweed page for current options.

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