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The Lychee Road

2025 2 h 2 min Drama · Comedy 长安的荔枝

A middle-aged official stakes his future on a near-impossible delivery of fresh lychees across China.

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About the film

What it’s about

Li Shande, a minor Tang Dynasty official, accepts a perilous mission to transport lychees over a vast distance. The task seems impossible, and failure could cost him everything.

What hooks you

Dong Chengpeng stars as Li Shande, with Bai Ke and Zhuang Dafei in supporting roles. The screenplay is adapted from a novel by Ma Boyong.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who like historical settings, underdog stories, and a mix of drama and comedy.

Technical details
Country
China
Year
2025
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Running time
2h 2min
World premiere
Jul 18, 2025
Box office (world)$99,120,859

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 120 votes
6.9 /10
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6.71,700
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Director Dong Chengpeng

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