Night banquet

Author: Sheng Heyu
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: In the hidden wing of the palace, the young prince Wulan awaits his beloved Wan'er for a secret rendezvous. Every time they meet here, Wulan's loyal attendant Xiaofuzi guards the palace gate, keeping the secret firmly. However, no one knows that in reality, Wulan and Wan'er are merely reading books and practicing swords together, with no transgression at all. Wulan cherishes the purity of this love, deeply immersed in it. But deep down, Wan'er always feels a sense of misunderstanding and dissatisfaction. "The mountain has trees, and the trees have branches; my heart delights in you, yet you do not know." The ancient "Song of the Yue People" is the theme song of the novel Night Banquet. "One person will never truly understand another. Once they do, loneliness disappears." The film expresses desire, while the novel explores loneliness—the depth after desire. In this fictional historical space, there is genuine expression.