The Botanist
植物学家
Synopsis
Set in a remote village in Xinjiang, China, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants, meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jing Yi
- Screenplay & Story
- Jing Yi
- Original Title
- 植物学家
- Country of Origin
- China
- Release Date
- 14/04/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Kazakh
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Monologue Films, 28ST Films, Poly Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jing Yi
Jing Yi
Shan Zuolong, Qi Ai
Department Leadership Roster
Jing Yi
Writer
Shan Zuolong
Producer
Qi Ai
Producer
Jing Yi
Director
Liu Lian
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What is The Botanist about?
Set in a remote village in Xinjiang, China, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants, meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.
Who directed The Botanist?
The Botanist was directed by Jing Yi.
Who stars in The Botanist?
The principal cast of The Botanist includes Jahseleh Yesl, Ren Zihan, Nurdaolet Jalen, Eramazan Sarhet, Jomajan Songhat.
When was The Botanist released and how long is it?
The Botanist was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.