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Ash Is Purest White

6.920182h 16mNRMovieCrimeRomanceDrama

Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.

DirectorJia Zhangke
WriterJia Zhangke
ProducersShôzô Ichiyama·Ren Zhonglun

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Cast · Directed by Jia Zhangke

ZTZhao Tao
Zhao Tao
Zhao Qiao
LFLiao Fan
Liao Fan
Guo Bin
DYDiao Yinan
Diao Yinan
Lin Jiadong
DJDing Jiali
Ding Jiali
Woman on Boat
DZDong Zijian
Dong Zijian
Policeman in Fengjie
XZXu Zheng
Xu Zheng
Man from Karamay
ZYZhang Yibai
Zhang Yibai
First Man in Fengjie Restaurant
ZYZhang Yi
Zhang Yi
Second Man in Fengjie Restaurant
FXFeng Xiaogang
Feng Xiaogang
FJFeng Jiamei
Feng Jiamei
KKKang Kang
Kang Kang

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Ash Is Purest White — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ash Is Purest White?

Ash Is Purest White is streaming on Philo, Criterion Channel and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ash Is Purest White on Netflix?

No, Ash Is Purest White is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Criterion Channel.

Is Ash Is Purest White on Amazon Prime Video?

Ash Is Purest White isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ash Is Purest White for free?

Ash Is Purest White is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.