Les filles du botaniste (2006)
Release Year: 2006
Alternative Title: Córka botanika, Die Töchter des chinesischen Gärtners, Les filles du botaniste chinois, The Chinese Botanist's Daughters
Director: Sijie Dai
Writer: Nadine Perront, Sijie Dai
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Genre: Comedy Drama, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance, Romantic Comedy
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Story
In 'Les filles du botaniste', Min Li, a young trainee botanist, finds herself living with An's father in a remote and beautiful setting. Initially treated badly by the few men they encounter, Min Li and An form a deep bond that evolves into an unspeakable love for each other. Their relationship blossoms amidst opiate-induced intoxication but is confronted by societal disapproval towards same-sex love, which was punishable by death at the time.
Summary
Directed by Dai Sijie in 2006, 'Les filles du botaniste' is a drama that explores themes of forbidden love and societal taboos. Set in a remote location where Min Li, the protagonist, bonds with An over their shared experiences of being treated poorly by men, their relationship develops into an intimate one. The film highlights the struggles faced by those who dare to defy societal norms regarding sexuality.
