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Drama Editor's Pick

Song of Altay Review (2025) — 88% Celluloid Score

Directed by Teng Congcong · 2025 ·

Answer Summary: Is Song of Altay worth watching?

Song of Altay (2025) earns a 88% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Song of Altay?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

88%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

92% Editorial Rating
96% Audience snapshot · excluded
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4.4
9 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 0m
Cast
Zhou Yiran , Ma Yili , Yu Shi , Jiang Qiming , Alimujiang , Alima Mayutian
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (92/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (96%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4.4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 9/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick

Not ideal for

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    Is Song of Altay worth watching?

    Yes — Song of Altay earns a 88% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Celluloid Verdict

    Song of Altay — a major Zhou Yiran film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

    Celluloid editorial verdict

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Song of Altay about?

    The film is composed of five short stories: "Gulina's Pillow", "Riding With Wind", "Home Elsewhere", "Bala", and "Children Of The World". These stories are connected by strong emotions and depict the unique culture, geography, and harmonious coexistence of different ethnic groups in Altay.

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