Movie

Return to Dust

“An unlikely love story.”

★ 7.3(202)20222h 13m

Return to Dust is streaming on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Availability checked 29 June 2026.

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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 202 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Return to Dust in United States — 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

country life

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Return to Dust in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Return to Dust on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.

Is Return to Dust on Netflix?+

Return to Dust is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.

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.