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The Returning

5.319941h 38mMovieDramaHorrorRomance

Chung has a book project that will make his career in publishing: a collector's edition of the work of Siu Lau, a reclusive woman who died mysteriously in 1949. An anonymous benefactor has maintained her house since her death; it's rumored…

DirectorJacob Cheung Chi-Leung
WritersJacob Cheung Chi-Leung·Raymond To Kwok-Wai
ProducersLee Chi-Ngai·Claudie Chung Chun

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Cast · Directed by Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung

TCTony Leung Chiu-wai
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Lee Yick Cheung
JCJacklyn Wu Chien-Lien
Jacklyn Wu Chien-Lien
Elaine / Siu Lau
SKSandra Ng Kwan-Yu
Sandra Ng Kwan-Yu
Julia
FM
Fredric Mao
Tong Yat Sui
JTJoe Cheung Tung-Cho
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Chan Siu Ming
KKKim Yip Kwong-Kim
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Charlie
AMAlexander Chan Mong-Wah
Alexander Chan Mong-Wah
Restaurant customer
TCTang Cheung
Tang Cheung
Worker
HCHo Chi-Moon
Ho Chi-Moon

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The Returning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Returning?

The Returning isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Returning on Netflix?

No, The Returning is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Returning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Returning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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The Returning isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Returning?

The Returning hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 17, 1994. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.