Swallowtail & Dragonfly
“An epic life story of Lianxia Zhou.”
Synopsis
Based on the true story of one courageous woman's journey from stardom as a gifted artist in glamorous 1930s Shanghai, through war and revolution and back again, sustained by her gift for beauty and an epic love that would not die.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-02
Top Cast
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Vanessa Yao
Lianxia Ziyi Zhou
Vivian Dawson
Wanping Xu
Russell Wong
Stuart Morton
Candace Kita
Yi-Niang
Richard Ouyang
Mr. Song
Jim Lau
Master Jiang
Daisy Wang
Wei Jiang
Priscilla Ly
Ziyi (Child)
Audrey Ly
Ziyi (Teen)
Naomi Matsuda
Ziyi (Older)
Dawen Zhang
Lady Xu
Dennis Zen
Chang
Tarin Chenvanich
Lu Xiaoman
Albert Lew
Art Dealer
Jaclyn Neuffer
Fan Lady #2
Liana Giurissevich
NY Shopper
Henry Mark
Foot Binder
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chandler International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 21, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Jay Pierrepont III
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Jay Pierrepont III
- Original Title
- Swallowtail & Dragonfly
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Jay Pierrepont III
Julia Jay Pierrepont III
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Jay Pierrepont III
Director
Julia Jay Pierrepont III
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Swallowtail & Dragonfly
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What is Swallowtail & Dragonfly about?
Based on the true story of one courageous woman's journey from stardom as a gifted artist in glamorous 1930s Shanghai, through war and revolution and back again, sustained by her gift for beauty and an epic love that would not die.
Who directed Swallowtail & Dragonfly?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly was directed by Julia Jay Pierrepont III.
Who stars in Swallowtail & Dragonfly?
The principal cast of Swallowtail & Dragonfly includes Vanessa Yao, Vivian Dawson, Russell Wong, Candace Kita, Richard Ouyang.
When was Swallowtail & Dragonfly released and how long is it?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Swallowtail & Dragonfly?
Swallowtail & Dragonfly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).