Two Belles in Love (2021)
The missed love is still in my heart, and I refuse to say that I am guarding my dreams.
She smells her fragrance, she sees her talent... The ancient love story of Cui Jianyun and Cao Yuhua. The plight of these two women is told as they fall in love due to the admiration for each other's stunning beauty and literary craft. Adapted from the Kunqu opera & story by Li Yu, "Fragrant Companion/Lianxiang Companion", this short film includes a parallel between the play and "reality." The ending has been altered from the original play.
Director: Xiao He Li
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: September 3, 2021
Cast
- Zhi Yue - Cao Yuhua
- Qingyin Yinyin - Cui Jianyun
Screenplay
- Xiao He Li (Storyboard)
- Xiao He Li
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
Themes
LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
chinese, peking opera, short film, lesbian, girls' love (gl), sapphic
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Two Belles in Love about?
- She smells her fragrance, she sees her talent... The ancient love story of Cui Jianyun and Cao Yuhua. The plight of these two women is told as they fall in love due to the admiration for each other's stunning beauty and literary craft. Adapted from the Kunqu opera & story by Li Yu, "Fragrant Companion/Lianxiang Companion", this short film includes a parallel between the play and "reality." The ending has been altered from the original play.
- Who directed Two Belles in Love?
- Two Belles in Love was directed by Xiao He Li.
- Who stars in Two Belles in Love?
- Two Belles in Love stars Zhi Yue, Qingyin Yinyin.
- How long is Two Belles in Love?
- Two Belles in Love has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Two Belles in Love?
- Two Belles in Love is a Drama, Romance film.
- What are the themes of Two Belles in Love?
- The themes of Two Belles in Love include: LGBTQ+ Stories.