The Chanting Willows

Year: 2021

Runtime: 105 mins

Language: Chinese

Director: Dai Wei

Drama

Set against the scenic West Lake in Hangzhou, this story follows a fan painter and two young Yue opera performers, Chuitiao and Yinxin, whose lives become intertwined. The two girls, inseparable since childhood, are like sisters, but possess contrasting personalities: Chuitiao is devoted to opera, while Yinxin navigates social circles with calculated charm. As the popularity of Yue Opera declines, so does their bond, complicated by the arrival of the painter, Gong Yushan. Ultimately, they must confront their strained relationship and discover the importance of their connection.

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