Lan Yu (2001)
▸ Worth a watch
Lan Yu is streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
The verdict
Lan Yu holds up as a perfectly decent Chinese film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 69 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It keeps things short at 87 minutes — no heavy commitment required. In Singapore you can stream it on Mewatch.
Should you spend 87 minutes on it?
87 minutes of Chinese drama with romance threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.2/10 from 69 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
A love story between a country boy in Beijing to study and a wealthy businessman set against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square incident.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 27m — short |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Stanley Kwan Kam-Pang
Cast
Hu Jun
Chen Handong
Liu Ye
Lan Yu
Fang Lu
Yonghong
Zhang Shaohua
Niu Ma
Yongning Zhang
Daning
Su Jin
Lin Jingping
Where to watch in Singapore
Mewatch
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Lan Yu worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.2/10 on audience ratings. 87 minutes of Chinese drama with romance threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch Lan Yu?
You can stream Lan Yu in Singapore on Mewatch.
When is Lan Yu coming to streaming?
Lan Yu is already streaming in Singapore on Mewatch.
What language is Lan Yu in?
Lan Yu is a Chinese film (Drama / Romance).