Chen Qiuling

The closing film for 2021's Pingyao Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon International Film Festival.

In the matriarchal kingdom of Liulian, a prophecy foretells that the birth of six daughters will bring the kingdom’s downfall. When General Gu gives birth to her sixth daughter, the family hides the truth by claiming the child is a boy. As Gu Rong grows up, she disguises herself as a man and, along with her loyal childhood friend Shen Dachui, marries Prince Yun. Together, the trio forms a powerful alliance, entering a fierce struggle for control of the throne amidst mounting internal and external threats.

Zhang Yan is a young man who dreams of becoming a famous novelist. Sadly, his literary passion cannot find an audience as big publishing houses to small online novel platforms have rejected his works. As a starving artist, there is only one source of warmth in his life - his girlfriend Yinxia who has stayed by his side through thick and thin.