The Botanist (2026)
In a remote village in Xinjiang, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants. He soon 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.
Director: Jing Yi
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Jahseleh Yesl as Arsin |
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Ren Zihan as Meiyu |
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Nurdaolet Jalen as Brother |
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Eramazan Sarhet as Grandmother |
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Jomajan Songhat as Aman |
| Writing | Jing Yi | Writer |
| Production | Shan Zuolong | Producer |
| Production | Qi Ai | Producer |
| Directing | Jing Yi | Director |