intro：In the late Eastern Jin dynasty, a daughter of a wealthy family, Zhu Yingtai (played by Leslie Cheung), yearns to go to Hangzhou for her studies, but her father disapproves. As a result, Yingtai becomes depressed and loses her appetite. Soon, she devises a clever plan to disguise herself as a man and explains her supposed illness to persuade her father to agree. On her way to school, Yingtai, in male attire, coincidentally meets the charming Liang Shanbo (played by Lingbo). The two engage in lively conversation and decide to travel together. Over three years as classmates, Yingtai and Shanbo become close friends, developing deep feelings for each other. However, due to their different identities, Yingtai struggles to reveal her true feelings. One day, needing to return home at her father's insistence, she partakes in the classic farewell scene. Despite her subtle hints, the oblivious Shanbo fails to comprehend her feelings, and their parting becomes permanent... This film is adapted from a classic Chinese folk tale and won six awards at the 2nd Golden Horse Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Leslie Cheung), and a Special Acting Award (Lingbo).
《Hong Kong, China romantic Masterpiece
Directed by: Li Hanxiang
Synopsis:
In the late Eastern Jin dynasty, a daughter of a wealthy family, Zhu Yingtai (played by Leslie Cheung), yearns to go to Hangzhou for her studies, but her father disapproves. As a result, Yingtai becomes depressed and loses her appetite. Soon, she devises a clever plan to disguise herself as a man and explains her supposed illness to persuade her father to agree. On her way to school, Yingtai, in male attire, coincidentally meets the charming Liang Shanbo (played by Lingbo). The two engage in lively conversation and decide to travel together. Over three years as classmates, Yingtai and Shanbo become close friends, developing deep feelings for each other. However, due to their different identities, Yingtai struggles to reveal her true feelings. One day, needing to return home at her father's insistence, she partakes in the classic farewell scene. Despite her subtle hints, the oblivious Shanbo fails to comprehend her feelings, and their parting becomes permanent... This film is adapted from a classic Chinese folk tale and won six awards at the 2nd Golden Horse Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress (Leslie Cheung), and a Special Acting Award (Lingbo).
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