The Foliage (film)
The Foliage (Chinese: 美人草; pinyin: Meǐrén Cǎo), also known as Years Without Epidemic, is a 2003 Chinese romance film directed by Lü Yue and stars Liu Ye, Shu Qi, Fang Bin, and Qi Huan. The film is an adaptation of Chinese-American writer Frank Shi's novel My First Love.[1] It tells the love story of sent-down youth Liu Simeng and Ye Xingyu. The film premiered in China in 2003.
| The Foliage | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 美人草 |
| Simplified Chinese | 美人草 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Meǐrén Cǎo |
| Directed by | Lü Yue |
| Written by | Huang Jingjing Frank Shi Wu Yin |
| Based on | Frank Shi - My First Love |
| Produced by | Liu Jing Joe Ma |
| Starring | Liu Ye Shu Qi Fang Bin Qi Huan |
| Cinematography | Yao Jianyun Pan Dawei Xie Ze |
| Edited by | Zhai Ru |
Production companies | Beijing 21 Century Bona Film Eastern Dragon Film Wenzhou Teleplay Product Center Xi'an Meiya Cultural Communication |
| Distributed by | Bona Film Group Mei Ah Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Plot edit
On her way back from a family visit, young female intellectual Xing-Yu meets the equally young and rebellious Si-Mong and the two fall in love. When Xing-Yu's childhood friend and lover Yuan gets into a fight with Si-Mong, Xing-Yu tries to make peace between the two jealous rivals. Her attempts for truce further draw her into a forbidden and passionate relationship instead.
Cast edit
- Liu Ye as Liu Simeng, a sent-down youth who falls in love with Ye Xingyu.
- Shu Qi as Ye Xingyu, Yuan Dingguo's girlfriend, when she meet Liu Simeng, they fall in love. She is in a love triangle with Yuan Dingguo and Liu Simeng.
- Fang Bin as Yuan Dingguo, Ye Xingyu's boyfriend.
- Qi Huan as Wei Hong
- Li Mengnan as Manager Wu
- Zhang Jing as Lian Yun
- Li Chengyuan as the Company Commander
- Liu Yiwei as Master Cui
- Chen Chuang as Lin Shan
- He Yunqing as Supply Chief
- Fu Xiaoyuan as the Political Instructor
- Xi Yang as Shaman
- He Qichao as Goupi (child)
- Cui Jun as Goupi (grown)
- Zhang Shimin as Yuan Xiaoyu (child)
- Li Lucen as Yuan Xiaoyu (grown)
- Zhu Kaige as the Library Curator
- Yao Jianyun as the Bus Driver
- Deng Wei as the Posseman
- Lei Yongda as the Posseman
- Hu Yousheng as Manager Hu
Production edit
Lü Yue, an Oscar Prize nominee, The Foliage was his second film since he is a photographer turned director.[1]
This film was shot in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan.[1]
Shu Qi plays a village girl in a love triangle with Liu Ye and Fang Bin's characters.
Principal photography started in July 2003 and wrapped in September 2003.[2][3]
Accolades edit
| Date | Award | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Actor | Liu Ye | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Qi Huan | Nominated | |||
| Best Recording | Chao Jun | Nominated | |||
| 13th Shanghai Film Critics Awards | Best Actress | Shu Qi | Won | ||
| 1st China Film Directors' Guild | Best Actress | Shu Qi | Won | ||
| 2005 | 10th Golden Phoenix Awards | Outstanding Actor | Liu Ye | Won | |
| 8th Changchun Film Festival | Best Actor | Liu Ye | Nominated |