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Under the Hawthorn Tree

Original title: Shan zha shu zhi lian
  • 20102010
  • 1h 54m
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Shawn Dou and Dongyu Zhou in Shan zha shu zhi lian (2010)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Romance sparks between a young woman and a young man from different economic backgrounds during China's Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and '70s.Romance sparks between a young woman and a young man from different economic backgrounds during China's Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and '70s.Romance sparks between a young woman and a young man from different economic backgrounds during China's Cultural Revolution of the 1960s and '70s.
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3.2K
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  • Director
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Writers
    • Ai Mi(novel "Hawthorn Tree Forever")
    • Lichuan Yin(screenplay)
    • Xiaobai Gu(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Xuejian Li
    • Taishen Cheng
    • Dongyu Zhou
Top credits
  • Director
    • Yimou Zhang
  • Writers
    • Ai Mi(novel "Hawthorn Tree Forever")
    • Lichuan Yin(screenplay)
    • Xiaobai Gu(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Xuejian Li
    • Taishen Cheng
    • Dongyu Zhou
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    • 13User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 12 nominations

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    Xuejian Li
    Xuejian Li
    • Village head Zhang (Zhang Duizhang)as Village head Zhang (Zhang Duizhang)
    Taishen Cheng
    • Teacher Luo (Luo Laoshi)as Teacher Luo (Luo Laoshi)
    Dongyu Zhou
    Dongyu Zhou
    • Jing (Jingqiu)as Jing (Jingqiu)
    Rina Sa
    • Auntie (Da Ma)as Auntie (Da Ma)
    Xiaoyu He
    • Huanhuanas Huanhuan
    Xinbo Yu
    • Lin (Changlin)as Lin (Changlin)
    Shawn Dou
    Shawn Dou
    • Sun Jianxin (Lao San)as Sun Jianxin (Lao San)
    Xinyun Yi
    • Fang (Changfang)as Fang (Changfang)
    Zheng Wang
    • Eldest Brother (Da Ge)as Eldest Brother (Da Ge)
    Zhuoran Yao
    • Sister-in-Law (Da Sao)as Sister-in-Law (Da Sao)
    Ruijia Jiang
    • Wei (Weihong)as Wei (Weihong)
    Meijuan Xi
    Meijuan Xi
    • Jing's Mother (Jingqiu Muqin)as Jing's Mother (Jingqiu Muqin)
    Muyuan Qiu
    • Jing's Brother (Jingqiu Didi)as Jing's Brother (Jingqiu Didi)
    Xinyuan Hu
    • Jing's Sister (Jingqiu Meimei)as Jing's Sister (Jingqiu Meimei)
    Jinsong Wang
    Jinsong Wang
    • Director Li (Li Zhuren)as Director Li (Li Zhuren)
    • (as Qi Ke)
    Tiejun Bian
    • P.E. Teacher (Tiyu Laoshi)as P.E. Teacher (Tiyu Laoshi)
    Liping Lü
    Liping Lü
    • Wei's Mother (Weihong Muqin)as Wei's Mother (Weihong Muqin)
    • (as Liping Lv)
    Xiaoge Huang
    • Nurse 1as Nurse 1
    • Director
      • Yimou Zhang
    • Writers
      • Ai Mi(novel "Hawthorn Tree Forever")
      • Lichuan Yin(screenplay)
      • Xiaobai Gu(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    "Under the Hawthorn Tree" tells the story of Jing, a naive city schoolgirl to be transferred to a remote village for "re-education" during the Cultural Revolution. In China's heavens reigns one solitary God, Mao. Jing's father has been jailed for "rightist" and her mother struggles to feed her three children. Jing knows that both their future and the welfare of her family depend, in view of the authorities, on their good behavior. A small error would be enough to ruin their lives. But Jing's prudent and peaceful existence is disrupted when she condescends to the attentions of Sun, the charming son of an elite military member. Due to the social gap separating them, a romance between them is unthinkable; even more so, dangerous. But the attraction is mutual, powerful and undeniable. Jing tries to resist, but Sun chases her politely, even after she is back to her native city. Love between the two blossoms. It is a pure, passionate and secret love. No one should know, still less her mother. Suddenly, Sun disappears. When he returns, Jing realizes that something has changed. She should review her ideas about love, honor and loyalty, before deciding in what to believe really. Their lives never will again be the same. —Bob Buckingham
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    • Quotes

      Sun: I cannot wait for you for one year and one month. I cannot wait for you until you are 25. But I have waited for you my whole life.

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    9/10
    Pure love during such special time
    If you could, read the book after watching this movie.
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    • Jun 8, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 16, 2010 (China)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Chuyện Tình Cây Táo Gai
    • Production companies
      • Beijing New Picture Film
      • IDG China Media
      • New Classical Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,004,431
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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