One day the “simple-minded” Lu Tu (Peng Yuchang) meets the “unhappy” Ling Min (Li Gengxi) – they are two young people with very different personalities but both are suffering from serious illnesses. Due to an “organ donor” arrangement and an unexpected turn of events, they embark on a healing journey filled with love and vitality. [Translated from Douban]
This movie is the final chapter of director Han Yan‘s “Life Trilogy”, comprising “Go Away Mr. Tumour” and “A Little Red Flower” released in 2015 and 2020 respectively. According to Douban, this third instalment is partly based on a news article (literally translated as) “The Most Practical Marriage Transaction, the Most Emotional Eternal Promise”.
Featuring supporting cast members which include Xu Fan, Gao Yalin, Liu Dan and Song Yiren, “Viva La Vida” is part of 2024’s Chinese New Year line-up to premiere in China on February 10, 2024.
