The film (2007)—also known by the alternative title Except Wushan in the United States—is a Mandarin-language drama and romance. Review Summary
"Chu Que Wu Shan Movie" has received widespread critical acclaim in China and beyond. The film's epic scope, memorable characters, and stunning visuals have captivated audiences, making it one of the highest-grossing films of 2015 in China.
The movie takes place in ancient China, during the Warring States period, where the land is divided into seven kingdoms, each vying for power and dominance. The story follows the journey of Jing Yan (played by Wu Jing), a skilled warrior and leader of the Chu Kingdom, who becomes embroiled in a quest to retrieve the legendary sword, "The Divine Sword of Emperor Qin". This powerful artifact is said to have the ability to vanquish any darkness, and its possession could tip the balance of power in the region.
Chu Que Wu Shan is not a comfortable film. It is a film about abuse, lying, and the moral compromises required to survive. Yet, it is also one of the most profound meditations on redemption in recent memory. It argues that love is not always pure—sometimes it is born from debt and desperation. It argues that justice is not always served—sometimes the innocent suffer and the guilty walk free.
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The narrative focuses on a deep, emotionally complex relationship:
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Classic Chinese morality tales (and many global films) suggest that a “good widow” mourns forever and never remarries. Hong breaks every rule. She does not mourn Laoba; she mourns the life she never had. By lying to protect Han (and, subconsciously, herself), she seizes a radical form of agency. She cannot leave the village, but she reshapes the prison of her widowhood into a livable space. Mountain Cry asks a difficult question: Is it immoral to find happiness on the bones of your abuser?
The film has received moderate ratings from international audiences: 6.7/10 based on early reviews. Kinorium Rating: 6.8/10 . Plot & Themes
A central visual metaphor where the two protagonists drift down a misty river, directly translating the poetic concept of "Wu Mountain clouds" to the screen.
Set in a starkly beautiful, isolated mountain village in rural China during the 1990s, Mountain Cry tells the story of (played with profound restraint by actress Lang Yueting ), a young woman sold into marriage to a much older, brutal man named Laoba .