Les Filles du Botaniste (2006)

The first of liberties is the one to love.


Summary: Set in China in the 1980s, the film tells the story of, Min, a young orphan, who leaves to study at the home of a renowned botanist. A secretive man and commanding father, he lives on an island that he has transformed into a luxurious garden. Anxious to share this solitary life, his daughter, An, welcomes with joy the arrival of the female student. Soon their friendship develops into a sensual, but forbidden attraction. Incapable of separating themselves, Min and An create a dangerous arrangement to be able to continue spending their lives together.
Starring: Mylène Jampanoï, Li Xiaoran, Dongfu Lin
Year: 2005
Date of release: 2006
Languages: French, english subtitles
Company: Europa
Warning: 18+, nudity, sexuality

Part One
Part Two
Part Three

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English Subs

Not only is it worth the watch just to look at Mylene Jamponai (pretty, pretty eyes) and Li Xiaoran (she makes lounging an art) for a couple hours, the landscapes showcased in the film are absolutely stunning. The relationship between Min Li and An, is intense, beautiful, tragic and captivating.

( Lovely Les Filles du Botaniste pics )

Commentary - Maria-Sama ga Miteru, OVA vol 1

Glorious, absolutely glorious. Downloaded this last night, and finally watched just watched it and ... so much love! First of all, it was like 90% Yumi and Sachiko, nay, Yumi and Sachiko together, and then with the romantic retreat, and the cute car ride, and Sachiko losing her cool over Yumi, and the old married couple snuggling, and the everything! Glorious, just glorious.

( More ramblings about the gloriousness that is vol 1 - definately contains spoilers! )