The Botanist (2026)

The Botanist is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama, Fantasy.

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.

TMDB records an audience rating of 5.0/10 based on 2 votes.

Release date: April 14, 2026 · Runtime: 96 minutes · Original language: Chinese

Director: Jing Yi · Cast: Jahseleh Yesl as Arsin, Ren Zihan as Meiyu, Nurdaolet Jalen as Brother, Eramazan Sarhet as Grandmother, Jomajan Songhat as Aman

Genres: Drama, Fantasy