Liang Zhu

Made in 1994, so cinematography is unbeatable! No CGI and no reliability on technology. The setting takes place in real historical places.

The music is very profound and epic, it will definitely shake your heart and move you to tears. This is the movie you cannot miss it in your life, it's a must watch. I promise the music and story will stay in your heart forever after watching it.

This story is the Chinese version of Romeo and Juliet. I love the portrayal of Chinese culture. Zhu Yingtai is a tomboy who does not fit in the area of her time. She is force to act gentle and womanly by tying her feet together so she will walk slower. She is sent to school and has to pretend to be a boy. She meets Liang Shanbo, a bosom friend and lifetime lover. The loyalty between the two person touch heaven and earth, and they turn into a pair of butterfly lovers at the end. It's a tragedy but beautiful at the same time.

This is the best version of Butterfly Lovers ever made, all the later versions still look up to this version as reference and copy a few things.