Upon its release, the film was an instant festival hit. It debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019 and was an official selection at the 30th Singapore International Film Festival. At the 56th Golden Horse Awards (the "Oscars" of Chinese-language cinema), Wet Season was nominated for six major awards, including Best Narrative Feature, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay. It ultimately won the coveted for Yeo Yann Yann's unforgettable performance. The film has also won several awards at the Pingyao International Film Festival in China and the London East Asia Film Festival.
Wet Season received positive reviews and was selected as Singapore's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. Critics have praised its technical craft and emotionally resonant performances. The Hollywood Reporter noted it as a "skillfully observant if somewhat tepid and overwrought sophomore effort," highlighting the film's slow-burn, deliberate pacing. The film, however, garnered significant acclaim at the 56th Golden Horse Awards. It received six nominations, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor, and won the award for Best Leading Actress for Yeo Yann Yann's powerful and heartbreaking performance. Wet Season 2019 English Subtitles
You can find Wet Season with official English subtitles on several major platforms: Upon its release, the film was an instant festival hit
Wet Season (2019) is a beautifully crafted and emotionally devastating film that confirms Anthony Chen as one of the most important voices in world cinema. It's a film that aches and heals in equal measure, using rain as both a shield and a release for its characters. It ultimately won the coveted for Yeo Yann
