
A student, Chen Xingsu, ran away from home, leaving her family and a fiance forced on her. After experiencing various blows of fate, Chen Xingsu becomes a teacher in a boarding school, where she takes care of military orphans.

Okay, so Ziyou shen isn't going to be for everyone. If you're hoping for big drama or some kind of fast-paced historical epic, you'll probably find yourself checking your watch. But for those who appreciate a slow, introspective journey about finding your place, it’s actually quite moving. It’s definitely worth a look ...


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"Okay, so Ziyou shen isn't going to be for everyone. If you're hoping for big drama or some kind of fast-paced historical epic, you'll probably find yourself checking your watch. But for those who appreciate a slow, introspective journey about finding your place, it’s actually quite moving. It’s definitely worth a look if you're in the mood for something gentle, a real quiet film. Those who need constant action? Best look elsewhere. 🏃♀️ The story starts with Chen Xingsu, a young woman just… lea..."
Chao Shi
Yan Xia
China

1920 · IMDb —
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