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The Butterfly Lovers (1954)

7.019541h 58mZH
DramaMusic

Directed by Huang Sha

Rating

7.0/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

ZH

Release

August 25, 1954

Director

Huang Sha

Overview

A traditional chinese story about a girl, Zhu Yingtai, daughter of the noble Mr. Zhu, who goes to Hangzhou to study, dressed as a boy. There, she meets a student, Liang Shanbo, with whom she becomes good friends. They go to school together for the following years, and Zhu gradually falls in love wit...

Cast

Yuan Xuefen

Yuan Xuefen

Ying-Tai Zhu

Fan Ruijuan

Fan Ruijuan

Shan-Bo Liang

Zhang Guifeng

Zhang Guifeng

Gong-Yuan Zhu

Lü Ruiying

Lü Ruiying

Xin Yin

Wei Xiaoyun

Wei Xiaoyun

Jiu Si

Jin Yanfang

Jin Yanfang

Wife of the teacher

Lu Yunfu

Lu Yunfu

Teacher

Feng Xiaonong

Feng Xiaonong

Pu Zhu

Wu Tianfang

Wu Tianfang

Liang's father

Xiang Cailian

Xiang Cailian

Liang's mother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Butterfly Lovers (1954), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A traditional chinese story about a girl, Zhu Yingtai, daughter of the noble Mr. Zhu, who goes to Hangzhou to study, dressed as a boy. There, she meets a student, Liang Shanbo, with whom she becomes good friends. They go to school together for the following years, and Zhu gradually falls in love with Liang.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Butterfly Lovers. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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