Lan Yu 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Director
- Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
- Networks
- Yongning Creation Workshop, Kwan's Creation Workshop
What is Lan Yu?
Lan Yu is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- May 18, 2001
- Studios
- Yongning Creation Workshop, Kwan's Creation Workshop
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Yongning Creation Workshop, Kwan's Creation Workshop
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Overview
Lan Yu is a film first released in 2001. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Yongning Creation Workshop, Kwan's Creation Workshop. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A tender romance blossoms between a student and a businessman amid 1989 Tiananmen tensions.”
- Sensitive portrayal of a same‑sex relationship
- Historical backdrop of a pivotal Chinese event
- Well‑received by critics
- Limited distribution may affect accessibility
- Runtime under hour and a half may feel brief
Watch it if you appreciate nuanced romantic dramas set against real‑world historical events.
The film contains mature romantic themes and political context, making it appropriate for adult viewers.
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What genre is Lan Yu?
Lan Yu is classified as a drama and romance film.
When and where is the story set?
The story takes place in Beijing during the late 1980s, culminating around the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident.
Who directed Lan Yu?
The film was directed by Stanley Kwan.
Is Lan Yu a Chinese production?
Yes, it is a mainland‑made movie with a crew primarily from mainland China.
How has the film been received?
It has garnered moderate critical approval, with ratings around 70% on some review sites.
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