A farmer crashes reality TV for cherries and accidentally steals the show—and her heart.
Liu Qiang, a farmer from Zhangpo Village, joins a TV blind date program to promote local cherries and meets Zhang Linjie, a graduate who makes a lasting impression. Their connection sparks a journey that brings them together to help build a new countryside.
Acting
Feng Jiamei's fish-out-of-water sincerity sells every awkward moment.
Writing
Reality TV satire that somehow becomes sincere—rare alchemy.
Director
Zhang Ming
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during China's 'new rural construction' campaign, this represents a rare mainstream romanticization of the 'rural utopia' policy push.
Director Zhang Ming shot on location in Zhangpo Village with actual villagers as extras—their unscripted reactions to the reality TV crew are genuine.
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