scoop up water and the moon in one's hand
Directed by Chen Chuanxing Written by Chen Chuanxing
Film Information
Language:
Mandarin (common language)
Country/Region:
Mainland China
Duration:
120 minutes
Cast:
Carol Yeh
Film Introduction
The film documents the legendary life of Ye Jiaying (1924-), a master of classical Chinese poetry, who endured war, political persecution, and overseas wanderings before returning to reform in her later years. In an open China, Ye Jiaying continues to create and teach, restoring the lifeblood of classical poetry that was interrupted by the Cultural Revolution. The film interweaves Ye Jiaying's personal life journey with a thousand years of classical Chinese poetry, showing her trajectory in seeking the meaning of her existence in the long river of poetry.
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