Return to Dust
“An unlikely love story.”
Return to Dust is streaming on Film Movement Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
Where to watch Return to Dust
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Li Ruijun
- Release date
- 2022-07-08
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Language
- Mandarin
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Studio
- Aranya Pictures
Return to Dust — trailer
About Return to Dust
Return to Dust is a 2022 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Li Ruijun, starring Wu Renlin, Hai Qing and Yang Guangrui. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 201 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Return to Dust in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
Wu Renlin
Ma Youtie
Hai Qing
Cao Guiying
Yang Guangrui
Zhang Yongfu's Son
Dengfeng Zhao
Ma Youtong
Cailan Wang
Sister-in-Law
Jiangui Zeng
Ma Youtong's Eldest Son
Wu Yunzhi
Ma Youtong's Second Son
Zhanhong Ma
Brother Guiying
Cuilan Wang
Guiying's Sister-in-Law
Caixia Xu
Ma Hongmei
Shengfu Li
Village Chief
Min Zhang
Clothes Stall Owner
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Return to Dust in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Return to Dust on Film Movement Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Return to Dust on Netflix?+
Return to Dust is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Film Movement Plus.
How long is Return to Dust?+
Return to Dust has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
Who stars in Return to Dust?+
Return to Dust stars Wu Renlin, Hai Qing, Yang Guangrui, Dengfeng Zhao and Cailan Wang.
When did Return to Dust come out?+
Return to Dust is a 2022 movie directed by Li Ruijun.
What genre is Return to Dust?+
Return to Dust is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Return to Dust?+
Return to Dust was directed by Li Ruijun.
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