The Botanist (2026)
Movie20261h 36mChinese
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Movie review: The Botanist
The Botanist is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, Fantasy.
Story
Set in a remote village in Xinjiang, China, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants, meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 5.0/10 based on 2 votes.
Production
Release date: April 14, 2026 · Runtime: 96 minutes · Original language: Chinese
Official trailer
Cast
Jahseleh Yesl
Ren Zihan
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