Set in 1900, the story follows a Japanese writer, Ryuichi Okagawa, who travels to Nanjing and becomes captivated by a young girl named Jin Hua in a local pleasure district. 百度百科 The Romance:

The film is noted for its literary focus, somber mood, and visual style. 4. About the "webdlhinchi" Format

The film is noted for its lush art direction and costume design, receiving nominations in both categories at the 15th Hong Kong Film Awards.

. It was adapted by screenwriter Joyce Chan, who transformed the source material into a more complex, "literary" narrative than the original. Cross-Cultural Casting