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In 1980s Beijing, the life of Chen Handong, a man of privilege and ambition, is thrown into turmoil by a passionate affair with Lan Yu. This unexpected relationship challenges Handong's beliefs and forces him to question his carefully constructed world. As their connection deepens, he finds himself confronting deeply held secrets and the rigid societal expectations that threaten to unravel his life and expose hidden truths.

In 1980s Beijing, the life of Chen Handong, a man of privilege and ambition, is thrown into turmoil by a passionate affair with Lan Yu. This unexpected relationship challenges Handong's beliefs and forces him to question his carefully constructed world. As their connection deepens, he finds himself confronting deeply held secrets and the rigid societal expectations that threaten to unravel his life and expose hidden truths.

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Ratings and Reviews for Lan yu

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62

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68%

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83%

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70

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Lan yu Themes and Keywords

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Lan yu Other Names and Titles

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란위 Lán Yǔ 藍宇 藍宇 〜情熱の嵐〜 Lan yu histoire d'hommes à Pékin 란유 LAN YU - 2001 ランユー Лань Юй

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