: By choosing this title, the film positions the relationship between Liu Yin and the student as a singular, irreplaceable bond that renders all other experiences secondary. Production and Context
The title Chu Que Wu Shan (除却巫山) is derived from a famous line of classical Chinese poetry by : "Except for the Wushan mountains, other clouds are not worth looking at" (除却巫山不是云). chu que wu shan 2007
—is a mainland Chinese independent film that explores the complexities of lesbian relationships, a subject that remains relatively niche and often censored within Chinese cinema. Directed by Zhong Qiang , the film is frequently cited in lists of top Chinese lesbian movies : By choosing this title, the film positions
Research published in 2007 also explored the translation and reception of classical Chinese works, which often share linguistic roots with the film's title ( Shan often referring to mountains, a common motif). Directed by Zhong Qiang , the film is
The film features a small but focused central cast to drive its intimate narrative: Portrays Liu Yin, the writer.
If you have seen the 2007 film, you know why the water of the world tastes bland afterwards. If you haven't, tread carefully; once you cross that bridge in the botanical garden, you cannot return to the way you understood Chinese romance before.