When the Mountains Are Full of Red Leaves (1980)

On the Yangtze River in China, the film crew aboard the passenger ship "Chaoyun" seeks inspiration for their new movie. Director Tang Huada and writer Yu Benzheng explore the relationships between siblings, examining how circumstance and tradition connect and divide them, using characters with different family names. As the ship travels through the Three Gorges, encountering both beautiful scenery and challenging waters, the crew discovers a story about deeper connections than just blood. Starring Wu Haiyan and Ding Jiayuan, this film is a moving look at the strength of family bonds in modern China.