Whisper of Hidden Beauty

Xiaolan, who grew up in a traditional town, has a dream of dancing. However, she is diagnosed with a condition that affects her fertility. Her traditional-minded mother insists on stopping her from pursuing dance and instead undergo surgery, so she can find a suitable husband in the future. While practicing for the ballet "Cinderella," she falls in love with her dance partner who plays the prince. She believes that her partner is the prince who can rescue her from the realities and inner turmoil. But in the end, she realizes that it was all her imagination, and the only person who can truly save her is herself.

  • Jiayuan He
    Director
  • Jiayuan He
    Writer
  • Meng Yang
    Writer
  • Jiantao Huang
    Producer
  • chenxi Wu
    Producer
  • Fang Qin
    Key Cast
    "Xiaolan"
  • Wang Fang
    Key Cast
    "Mother"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    芜没幽兰生
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, female, growth
  • Runtime:
    34 minutes 47 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 18, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    164,600 CNY
  • Country of Origin:
    China
  • Country of Filming:
    China
  • Language:
    Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Shanghai Theater Academy
  • Shanghai
    中国
    May 19, 2023
    Chinese Premiere
Director Biography - Jiayuan He

I graduated from Communication University of China in 2020 with a bachelor's degree.I will graduate from Shanghai Theatre Academy with a master's degree in 2023.

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Director Statement

The film revolves around the protagonist Xiaolan as she practices for the ballet "Cinderella," focusing on her personal journey of breaking through traditional notions of marriage and love while dealing with her hidden condition.