The Water Buffalo is one of the most talked-about movies released in 2026, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
Mai Gang, the father of the filmmaker, starts making a map, which over the weeks invades the floor of the family living room. The itinerary of his clandestine escape from Communist China to Hong Kong in the seventies resurfaces. From the making of a homemade buoy to sea swimming techniques, this film offers a unique survival guide.