---
title: "Swallowtail & Dragonfly"
year: 2024
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/swallowtail-dragonfly-2024"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1189807
imdb_id: "tt28512342"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 107
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Swallowtail & Dragonfly (2024) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/swallowtail-dragonfly-2024

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Swallowtail & Dragonfly" (2024).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventions, guesses, or omissions of details not in the text.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 150-190 words.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Strictly follow the provided sources.
Title: Swallowtail & Dragonfly.
Release Date: 11/10/2024 (US) [Source 1]. Note: Other sources say 2026, but Source 1 explicitly lists 2024 and 11/10/2024. I will stick to the 2024 context as requested in the prompt.
Genre: Drama [Source 1].
Runtime: 1h 47m [Source 1].
Subject: True story of Lianxia Zhou (also referred to as Lianxia "Ziyi" Zhou) [Source 1, 6].
Plot Details: Journey from stardom as a gifted artist in glamorous 1930s Shanghai, through war and revolution and back again, sustained by her gift for beauty and an epic love [Source 1, 2, 4].
Character Details: Lianxia "Ziyi" Zhou was one of China's most famous

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Julia Jay Pierrepont III

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Vanessa Yao** as *Lianxia Ziyi Zhou*
- **Vivian Dawson** as *Wanping Xu*
- **Russell Wong** as *Stuart Morton*
- **Candace Kita** as *Yi-Niang*
- **Richard Ouyang** as *Mr. Song*
- **Jim Lau** as *Master Jiang*
- **Daisy Wang** as *Wei Jiang*
- **Priscilla Ly** as *Ziyi (Child)*
- **Audrey Ly** as *Ziyi (Teen)*
- **Naomi Matsuda** as *Ziyi (Older)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Swallowtail & Dragonfly online?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Swallowtail & Dragonfly worth watching?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Swallowtail & Dragonfly and when was it released?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly is a feature film with a runtime of 107 minutes. It was released in 2024. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Swallowtail & Dragonfly?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly was directed by Julia Jay Pierrepont III.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Swallowtail & Dragonfly — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1189807)
- [Swallowtail & Dragonfly (2024) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1189807-swallowtail-dragonfly/cast)
- [Swallowtail & Dragonfly - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28512342/fullcredits/cast)
- [Swallowtail & Dragonfly (2026) Release Date is July 24, 2026 - See the Cast, Videos, and More](https://watch.plex.tv/)
- [Swallowtail & Dragonfly Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/swallowtail-dragonfly/4NnIOXddvXuUBk07v2nyW6/credits/)
- [‎Swallowtail & Dragonfly directed by Julia Jay Pierrepont III ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/swallowtail-dragonfly/cast/)

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