Green Tea (2003 Film)

Green Tea (Chinese: 绿茶; pinyin: Lü cha) is a 2003 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Yuan Zhang.

Production and Release

The film was directed by Yuan Zhang, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Danian Tang. It was released in China on August 18, 2003, with a runtime of 83 minutes and spoken in Mandarin.

Plot

Wu Fang, played by Zhao Wei, is a graduate student who regularly attends blind dates while drinking green tea. During these meetings, she tells her prospective partners the story of her friend's parents. Chen Mingliang, portrayed by Jiang Wen, manages to break through her reserve after a blind date. Subsequently, Mingliang encounters Lang Lang, a lounge pianist who bears a striking physical resemblance to Wu Fang.

Cast

• Jiang Wen as Chen Mingliang
• Zhao Wei as Wu Fang / Lang Lang
• Lijun Fang as Fang
• Haizhen Wang as Fang's girlfriend
• Yuan Zhang as Zhang