Caught by the Tides (风流一代) (2024)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $291,307 | Details |
| International Box Office | $1,450,812 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $1,742,119 | |
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Synopsis
An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiaoqiao and Bin, set in China, from the early 2000s to the present day. Caught up in each other, Qiaoqiao and Bin enjoyed all that the city had to offer, singing and dancing. Until one day, Bin finds himself wanting to try his luck in a bigger place than Datong. He left without any notice. Some time later, Qiaoqiao decides to go on a journey to look for him.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $32,093 (11.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 16.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/29 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $291,307 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 9th, 2025 (Limited) by Janus Films, released as Caught by the Tides |
| International Releases: | November 22nd, 2024 (Limited) (China)
December 12th, 2024 (Limited), released as Caught by the Tides (Поколение романтиков) (Russia (CIS)) January 8th, 2025 (Limited), released as Les feux sauvages (France) March 6th, 2025 (Limited), released as Caught by the Tides (Australia) March 6th, 2025 (Limited), released as Caught by the Tides (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | August 5th, 2025 by Criterion, released as Caught by the Tides |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/29/2025) |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | X stream Pictures, Momo Pictures, Huanxi Media Group Limited, Wishart Media Co, MK2, Ad Vitam, Bitters End, Sideshow , Janus Films |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | - | $32,093 | 2 | $16,047 | $32,093 | 1 | |
| May 16, 2025 | - | $48,260 | +50% | 16 | $3,016 | $92,423 | 2 |
| May 23, 2025 | - | $35,250 | -27% | 29 | $1,216 | $158,100 | 3 |
| May 30, 2025 | - | $21,786 | -38% | 19 | $1,147 | $204,472 | 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | - | $8,549 | -61% | 16 | $534 | $224,447 | 5 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | - | $8,950 | +5% | 13 | $688 | $245,108 | 6 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | - | $5,122 | -43% | 13 | $394 | $256,949 | 7 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | - | $2,973 | -42% | 7 | $425 | $264,106 | 8 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | - | $1,014 | -66% | 3 | $338 | $270,499 | 9 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | - | $3,505 | +246% | 2 | $1,753 | $274,842 | 10 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | - | $1,148 | -67% | 3 | $383 | $277,594 | 11 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | - | $4,621 | +303% | 2 | $2,311 | $283,533 | 12 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | - | $1,134 | -75% | 1 | $1,134 | $286,902 | 13 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | - | $914 | -19% | 2 | $457 | $290,627 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | 12 | $44,300 | 29 | $1,528 | $167,150 | 18 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 30 | $44,163 | 2 | $22,082 | $44,163 | 1 | |
| May 16, 2025 | 19 | $78,687 | +78% | 16 | $4,918 | $122,850 | 2 |
| May 23, 2025 | 17 | $59,836 | -24% | 29 | $2,063 | $182,686 | 3 |
| May 30, 2025 | 24 | $33,212 | -44% | 19 | $1,748 | $215,898 | 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 28 | $20,260 | -39% | 16 | $1,266 | $236,158 | 5 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 26 | $15,669 | -23% | 13 | $1,205 | $251,827 | 6 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 34 | $9,306 | -41% | 9 | $1,034 | $261,133 | 7 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 37 | $8,352 | -10% | 7 | $1,193 | $269,485 | 8 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 47 | $1,852 | -78% | 3 | $617 | $271,337 | 9 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 39 | $5,109 | +176% | 2 | $2,555 | $276,446 | 10 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 42 | $2,466 | -52% | 3 | $822 | $278,912 | 11 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 42 | $6,856 | +178% | 2 | $3,428 | $285,768 | 12 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 43 | $3,945 | -42% | 2 | $1,973 | $289,713 | 13 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 53 | $1,594 | -60% | 2 | $797 | $291,307 | 14 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
An enduring but fragile love story shared by Qiaoqiao and Bin, set in China, from the early 2000s to the present day. Caught up in each other, Qiaoqiao and Bin enjoyed all that the city had to offer, singing and dancing. Until one day, Bin finds himself wanting to try his luck in a bigger place than Datong. He left without any notice. Some time later, Qiaoqiao decides to go on a journey to look for him.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $32,093 (11.0% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 6.04 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 16.7% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/29 max. theaters, 4.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $291,307 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 9th, 2025 (Limited) by Janus Films, released as Caught by the Tides |
| International Releases: | November 22nd, 2024 (Limited) (China)
December 12th, 2024 (Limited), released as Caught by the Tides (Поколение романтиков) (Russia (CIS)) January 8th, 2025 (Limited), released as Les feux sauvages (France) March 6th, 2025 (Limited), released as Caught by the Tides (Australia) March 6th, 2025 (Limited), released as Caught by the Tides (New Zealand) |
| Video Release: | August 5th, 2025 by Criterion, released as Caught by the Tides |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/29/2025) |
| Running Time: | 111 minutes |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | X stream Pictures, Momo Pictures, Huanxi Media Group Limited, Wishart Media Co, MK2, Ad Vitam, Bitters End, Sideshow , Janus Films |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | - | $32,093 | 2 | $16,047 | $32,093 | 1 | |
| May 16, 2025 | - | $48,260 | +50% | 16 | $3,016 | $92,423 | 2 |
| May 23, 2025 | - | $35,250 | -27% | 29 | $1,216 | $158,100 | 3 |
| May 30, 2025 | - | $21,786 | -38% | 19 | $1,147 | $204,472 | 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | - | $8,549 | -61% | 16 | $534 | $224,447 | 5 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | - | $8,950 | +5% | 13 | $688 | $245,108 | 6 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | - | $5,122 | -43% | 13 | $394 | $256,949 | 7 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | - | $2,973 | -42% | 7 | $425 | $264,106 | 8 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | - | $1,014 | -66% | 3 | $338 | $270,499 | 9 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | - | $3,505 | +246% | 2 | $1,753 | $274,842 | 10 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | - | $1,148 | -67% | 3 | $383 | $277,594 | 11 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | - | $4,621 | +303% | 2 | $2,311 | $283,533 | 12 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | - | $1,134 | -75% | 1 | $1,134 | $286,902 | 13 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | - | $914 | -19% | 2 | $457 | $290,627 | 14 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | 12 | $44,300 | 29 | $1,528 | $167,150 | 18 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 30 | $44,163 | 2 | $22,082 | $44,163 | 1 | |
| May 16, 2025 | 19 | $78,687 | +78% | 16 | $4,918 | $122,850 | 2 |
| May 23, 2025 | 17 | $59,836 | -24% | 29 | $2,063 | $182,686 | 3 |
| May 30, 2025 | 24 | $33,212 | -44% | 19 | $1,748 | $215,898 | 4 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 28 | $20,260 | -39% | 16 | $1,266 | $236,158 | 5 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 26 | $15,669 | -23% | 13 | $1,205 | $251,827 | 6 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 34 | $9,306 | -41% | 9 | $1,034 | $261,133 | 7 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 37 | $8,352 | -10% | 7 | $1,193 | $269,485 | 8 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 47 | $1,852 | -78% | 3 | $617 | $271,337 | 9 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 39 | $5,109 | +176% | 2 | $2,555 | $276,446 | 10 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 42 | $2,466 | -52% | 3 | $822 | $278,912 | 11 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 42 | $6,856 | +178% | 2 | $3,428 | $285,768 | 12 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 43 | $3,945 | -42% | 2 | $1,973 | $289,713 | 13 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 53 | $1,594 | -60% | 2 | $797 | $291,307 | 14 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.