Lan Yu (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Lan Yu is a drama and romance film directed by Stanley Kwan, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A love story between a country boy in Beijing to study and a wealthy businessman set against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident
Who’s in it. Lan Yu stars Hu Jun as Chen Handong, Liu Ye as Lan Yu, Huatong Li as Liu Zheng and Shuang Li as Weidong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lan Yu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lan Yu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lan Yu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lan Yu (2001)?
- In US, Lan Yu is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lan Yu worth watching?
- Lan Yu holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lan Yu?
- Lan Yu stars Hu Jun, Liu Ye, Huatong Li, Shuang Li and Fang Lu.
- When was Lan Yu released?
- Lan Yu was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.