'Romantic Generation') is 2024 Chinese drama film directed by Jia Zhangke, and written by Wan Jianhuan and Zhangke, based on footage across 22 years, some from Jia's previous films, in an impressionistic non-linear blend of fiction and non-fiction.

[5][3] The decision to use previous footage was sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, which made filming in China difficult.

[6] As a result, Caught by the Tides is assembled from 22 years of footage, including many of Jia's previous characters and locations.

[6] Caught by the Tides was selected to compete for the Palme d'Or at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where it had its world premiere on 18 May 2024.

[11] It was also selected in Gala Presentation at the 29th Busan International Film Festival and screened on 5 October 2024.