The Botanist (2025)

In a remote village in Xinjiang, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants. He soon meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.

Released Feb. 15, 2025 96 min 13+

Genres: Drama, Fantasy

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Production Companies: Monologue Films, 28ST Films, Poly Film

Country: China
Production Country: China
Languages: Kazakh, Mandarin