Bitter Flowers
Synopsis
Thirtysomething Chinese-born Lina borrows money to move to Paris to save up money to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, leaving behind her husband and son in Liaoning province. But once in Europe, nothing goes as planned, and she is forced into a line of work she never would have imagined. When her flighty sister-in-law shows up on her doorstep, Lina becomes inevitably tangled in her own web of lies.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Meys
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Meys, Zhou Amei, Maarten Loix
- Original Title
- Bitter Flowers
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, China, France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Tarantula, .Mille et Une. Films., P.S. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Meys
Olivier Meys, Zhou Amei, Maarten Loix
Ewin Ryckaert
Department Leadership Roster
Ewin Ryckaert
Editor
Olivier Meys
Writer
Zhou Amei
Writer
Olivier Meys
Director
Maarten Loix
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bitter Flowers
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What is Bitter Flowers about?
Thirtysomething Chinese-born Lina borrows money to move to Paris to save up money to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams, leaving behind her husband and son in Liaoning province. But once in Europe, nothing goes as planned, and she is forced into a line of work she never would have imagined. When her flighty sister-in-law shows up on her doorstep, Lina becomes inevitably tangled in her own web of lies.
Who directed Bitter Flowers?
Bitter Flowers was directed by Olivier Meys.
Who stars in Bitter Flowers?
The principal cast of Bitter Flowers includes Qi Xi, Xi Wang, Chloe Maayan, Geng Le, Qu Gaowei.
When was Bitter Flowers released and how long is it?
Bitter Flowers was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.