Under the Hawthorn Tree
Chinese: 山楂树之恋 (Shan zha shu zhi lian).

Set during the end of China's Cultural Revolution in a small village in Yichang City, Hubei Province, a pure love unfolds between beautiful city girl Jing Qiu (Dongyu Zhou) and handsome young villager Lao San (Shawn Dou).

Jing Qiu, who lived a difficult life due to her father being labelled a "right winger," is sent to the village at the age of 16 and meets Lao San, who has a promising future due to his father's high ranking military background.

Even with the divide between their social backgrounds romance blooms between the young couple, but will their love ever become fulfilled?

Presented by TelstraClear Pacific Event Centre and Pacific Culture and Arts Exchange Centre (NZ). For inquiries, call 09 976 7777 (English) or 09 5378638 (Chinese).

Director: Yimou Zhang
Writer: Xiaobai Du, Ai Mi (novel)
Producer: Yimou Zhang
Language: Mandarin with English subtitles.