Cast: Li Xuejian

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Zhou Dongyu · Shawn Dou · Chen Taisheng · Rina Sa

Synopsis The Love of the Hawthorn Tree (2010) unfolds a poignant tale of love blossoming between a young woman and a young man amidst the tumultuous backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution in the 1960s and '70s. Despite their differing economic backgrounds,...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Zhao Benshan · Angela Dong · Dong Lihua · Fu Biao

Synopsis Happy Times (2000) follows Zhao (Zhao Benshan), a retired individual with modest resources, who seeks companionship and proposes to a woman (Dong Lihua) he believes will be easy to win over. However, his plans are disrupted when she insists on...

Direction Feng Xiaogang

Cast Tim Robbins · Adrien Brody · Chen Daoming · Xu Fan

Synopsis Back to 1942 (2012) unfolds a grim narrative set against the backdrop of a devastating drought that ravages central China's Henan province in 1942. This period coincides with the ongoing conflict against Japan, exacerbating the already dire conditions faced by...

Direction Tian Zhuangzhuang

Cast Lü Liping · Li Xuejian · Yi Tian · Zhang Wenyao

Synopsis The Blue Kite (1993) unfolds in the heart of Beijing, 1953, on Dry Well Lane, where Chen Shujuan and Lin Shaolong begin their married life. The following year, their son, affectionately called Tietou (Iron Head), arrives. The omnipresence of the...

Direction Chen Kaige

Cast Gong Li · Zhang Fengyi · Li Xuejian · Zhou Sun

Synopsis The Emperor and the Assassin (1998) is set in ancient China during a period of political turmoil and intrigue. The narrative revolves around the King of Qin, who dispatches his beloved concubine to a neighboring kingdom with a secret mission:...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Gong Li · Li Baotian · Li Xuejian · Sun Chun

Synopsis Shanghai Triad (1995) follows the journey of a naive country boy, Shuisheng, who is taken to bustling Shanghai by his uncle, Liu, to serve under the enigmatic 'Boss,' the head of a formidable drug syndicate in the 1930s. Shuisheng is...

Direction Han Sanping · Huang Jianxin

Cast Guo Tao · John Woo · Andy Lau · Fan Wei

Synopsis The Founding of a Party (2011) delves into the pivotal moments and significant figures that shaped the establishment of the Chinese Communist Party. The film meticulously traces the historical journey, highlighting key events and personalities that contributed to the formation...

Direction Tian Zhuangzhuang

Cast Chang Chen · Sylvia Chang · Li Xuejian · Akira Emoto

Synopsis The Go Master (2006) is a biographical drama that delves into the life of Wu Qingyuan, a Chinese prodigy who rose to prominence as the preeminent modern master of the ancient board game "go." The narrative unfolds against the backdrop...

Direction Zhang Yimou

Cast Jiang Wen · Qu Ying · Li Baotian · Ge You

Synopsis Keep Cool (1997) follows the story of Xiao Shuai, a bookseller who becomes infatuated with the alluring and carefree An Hong. In an attempt to discover her address, Xiao begins to trail her, but An rebuffs his romantic pursuits. Undeterred,...

Direction Wuershan

Cast Huang Bo · Fei Xiang · Li Xuejian · Xia Yu

Synopsis Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023) is an epic oriental fantasy that vividly brings to life the ancient, prolonged mythical conflicts between humans, immortals, and monstrous beings that unfolded over three millennia ago.

Direction Chen Kaige

Cast Aaron Kwok · Chang Chen · Wang Baoqiang · Fan Wei

Direction Zhang Dalei

Cast Kong Weiyi · Li Xuejian

Synopsis Day is Done (S) (2020) follows a family as they embark on an infrequent journey to spend time with their beloved grandfather. The narrative unfolds as they meticulously prepare a meal, carefully set the table, and finally gather around to...

Direction Gao Linyang

Cast Li Xuejian · Xiaoying Song

Synopsis To Love Again (2022) follows the journey of elderly couples in Xian, China, who participate in a communal wedding ceremony, a tradition that celebrates love and unity despite past socio-economic challenges. Among these couples are Li and Nie, who are...

Direction Wuershan

Cast Yosh Yu · Huang Bo · Fei Xiang · Li Xuejian

Synopsis Creation of the Gods II: Demonic Confrontation (2025) follows the epic journey of Taishi Wen Zhong, who commands the formidable army of the Shang Dynasty, including the valiant Deng Chanyu and the elite four generals of the Mo Family. Their...

Direction Tian Zhuangzhuang

Cast Ding Jiali · Lei Kesheng · Li Xuejian · Shi Ke

Synopsis Unforgettable Life (1988) follows Lu Yun, a television anchor, who faces an unplanned pregnancy before marriage and opts for an induced abortion. This personal experience sparks her determination to shed light on the societal issues surrounding premarital pregnancy. She embarks...

Direction Sherwood Hu

Cast He Caifei · Hu Jun · Amber Kuo · Li Xuejian

Synopsis Lord of Shanghai (2016) unfolds in the bustling city of Shanghai during the year 1905, a time when the Qing dynasty's authority is on the brink of collapse. The city, now an "open city," is dominated by foreign powers and...

Direction Li Shaohong

Cast Li Xuejian · Song Dandan · Jing Ye · Jiang Wenli

Synopsis Family Portrait (1992) delves into the complexities of modern Chinese urban life, focusing on the middle class. The story revolves around Cao, a photographer navigating the intricacies of his professional life, which is fraught with political compromises. Married to an...

Direction Frant Gwo

Cast Wu Jing · Andy Lau · Li Xuejian · Wang Zhi

Synopsis The Wandering Earth III (2027) marks the continuation of the epic space adventure, delving deeper into the challenges faced by humanity as they journey through the cosmos. This third chapter in the series builds upon the thrilling narrative of the...

Direction Zhu Wen

Cast Li Xuejian · Tian Zhuangzhuang · Wu Yue

Synopsis South of the Clouds (2004) follows the journey of Xu Daqin, a former Chinese factory employee who decides to go back to the secluded Yunnan province. His mission is to find peace and make amends with the life and chances...

Direction Tian Zhuangzhuang

Cast Gong Jinghua · Li Xuejian · Tan Ming-di · Zhu Xu