Original Title: 茉莉花开
Directed by: Hou Yong Written by: Hou Yong, Zhang Xian, Su Tong (Novel) Cinematography: Yao Xiaofeng Music by: Su Cong Country: China Genres: Drama, Family, Romance Duration: 130 min Release Dates: 15 June 2004 (Shanghai Film Festival), 23 Oct. 2004 (Tokyo Film Festival), 26 April 2006 (China) Filming Dates: 7 March 2003 – July 2003 Filming Locations: Shanghai, China Synopsis: |
![]() Zhang Ziyi Mo / Li / Hua |
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♦ The director wanted one actress to play the three principal characters. He Wanted the best actress in China. In 2003, He believed that Ziyi was enough mature for the role.
♦ The film supposed to be release in chinese theaters in 2004, but due to conflict of interest among rights owners, it was not released until 2006.
♦ The film is based on Su Tong’s book Life of Women. The first two parts with Mo and Li are basically shot based on the book. The last part with Hua has been changed a lot and the ending is much more brighter than in the book.
Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result |
2004 Shanghai Film Festival | Golden Goblet | Yong Hou | Nominated |
Special Jury Award | Yong Hou | Won | |
2004 Golden Rooster Awards | Best Actress | Zhang Ziyi | Won |
Best Art Direction | Min Zong-Si | Nominated | |
Best Music | Cong Su | Nominated | |
Best Sound | Ling Wu | Nominated | |
2004 Huabiao Film Awards | Best Film | – | Nominated |
Best Actress | Zhang Ziyi | Nominated | |
2005 Chinese Film Media Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Joan Chen | Nominated |