Soundtrack: Cong Su

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast John Lone · Peter O'Toole · Joan Chen · Ruocheng Ying

Synopsis The Last Emperor (1987) chronicles the authentic narrative of Pu Yi, the final ruler of a China that underwent profound transformations throughout his existence. Ascending to the throne at the tender age of three, Pu Yi is surrounded by a...

Direction Zhang Yuan

Cast Jiang Wen · Zhao Wei · Lijun Fang · Haizhen Wang

Synopsis Green Tea (2003) is an urban love story adapted from the short novel "Adiliya by the River" by Jin Renshun. The narrative revolves around Wu Fang (Zhao Wei), a university student pursuing a master's degree, who frequently engages in blind...

Direction Yong Hou

Cast Zhang Ziyi · Joan Chen · Jiang Wen · Ye Liu

Synopsis Jasmine Women (2004) is a compelling narrative that spans three pivotal decades in Shanghai: the 1930s, 1960s, and 1980s. This film delves into the lives of a family across these generations, exploring the complexities and transformations they experience against the...

Direction Christina Yao

Cast Aaron Kwok · Lantian Chang · Zhicheng Ding · Hao Lei

Synopsis Empire of Silver (2009) is a historical epic that delves into the lives of Shanxi merchants during the twilight of China's Qing Dynasty. The film, based on Cheng Yi's novel "The Silver Valley," was produced by Peggy Chiao and directed...

Direction Ying Ning

Cast Li Jian · Liu Ying Shu · Liangui Wang · Li Zhanho

Synopsis On the Beat (1995) delves into the mundane routines of police officers in the western district of Beijing, where the absence of crime leaves them with procedural tasks. The narrative begins with a rabid dog on the loose in Guoli's...

Direction Feng Xiaogang

Cast Ge You · Fan Bingbing · Han Tongsheng · Huang Suying

Synopsis Cell Phone (2003) centers around a charismatic television host whose life takes a dramatic turn when his cell phone, containing a wealth of personal and confidential data, falls into the wrong hands. The ensuing chaos reveals the host's hidden secrets...

Direction Masahiro Shinoda

Cast Hiromi Gô · Lisa Wolf · Brigitte Graham · Haruko Katô

Synopsis The Dancer (1989) follows the journey of a young military physician who travels to 1880s Berlin to further his education. During his time there, he becomes deeply enamored with a local dancer, leading to a passionate but ultimately tragic romance.