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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.

Does Lan yu have end credit scenes?

No!

Lan yu does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Lan yu

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Ratings and Reviews for Lan yu

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62

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Rotten Tomatoes
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68%

TOMATOMETER

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83%

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TMDB

70

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Watch Trailers, Clips & Behind-the-Scenes for Lan yu

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Odyssey: a Chinese cinema season | Lan Yu 4K | Official Trailer

Movie Themes and Keywords

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