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Release Year2003
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
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DirectorJian Qi
WritersPingping Li, Qiu Shi
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsThe Story of Lotus
About The Story of Lotus
The pretty girl Lotus, who lives in the Wuyi mountains in the south of China, lost her husband just after their marriage. This causes several difficulties for the newly-widowed Lotus; the sadness of losing her husband, the misunderstanding from her father-in-law, and their dispute in dividing the family properties. Lotus has to deal with this all by herself and support the family. Her softness and virtuousness wins the love of a bus driver who is kind and honest, and of a quarry manager who is powerful and rich. This forces Lotus to make a decision.
Directed by Jian Qi, The Story of Lotus leans on a strong ensemble — Bian Xiaoxiao, Yong Cui, Li Xinmin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2003.
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