THE CHINESE BOTANIST'S DAUGHTERS
by Daï Sijie
synopsis
In eighties China, not all taboos were lifted. Min, a young orphan, sets off to study with a renowned botanist. A secretive man and authoritarian father, this teacher lives on an island transformed into a luxuriant garden. Obliged to share this solitary, withdrawn life, his daughter, An, is delighted by Win’s arrival on the island. The two girls quickly form a bond, only to see their friendship develop into a disturbing, sensual, and forbidden attraction. The idea of separation is impossible; Min and An soon concoct a dangerous arrangement that will allow them to continue to live under the same roof.
international title: | The Chinese Botanist's Daughters |
original title: | Les filles du botaniste |
country: | France, Canada |
sales agent: | EuropaCorp |
year: | 2006 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Daï Sijie |
film run: | 105' |
release date: | FR 26/04/2006, BE 10/05/2006 |
screenplay: | Daï Sijie, Nadine Perront |
cast: | Mylène Jampanoï, Li Xiaoran, Dongfu Lin, Wang Weidong, Nguyen Van Quang, Nguyen Nhur Quyynh |
cinematography by: | Guy Dufaux |
film editing: | Dominique Fortin |
art director: | An Bin |
costumes designer: | Wang Xian Yan |
producer: | Lise Fayolle, Maurice Illouz |
co-producer: | Roger Frappier |
production: | EuropaCorp, Sotela et Fayolle Films, Max Films (FR) |
distributor: | EuropaCorp Distribution |