The Lychee Road
Genre
COMEDY
Release Date
7 Aug 2025 (Thu)
Category
--- (HK), ---(Macau)
Running Time
123 Minutes
Language
Mandarin, English
Subtitle
Chinese and English
Director
Da Peng
Cast
Da Peng, Bai Ke, Zhuang Dafei, Lau Chun Him Terrance
Synopsis
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Ma Boyong. Set during the Tang Dynasty's Tianbao era, it follows Li Shande (played by Da Peng), a middle-aged man who grumbles his way through countless tasks and pinches every penny, only to remain an insignificant low-ranking official. However, things seem to take a turn when he's suddenly summoned—someone has arranged for him to take on the lucrative role of “Litchi Envoy.” If he succeeds, glory and wealth await, a chance to turn his life around. But if he fails...
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Ma Boyong. Set during the Tang Dynasty's Tianbao era, it follows Li Shande (played by Da Peng), a middle-aged man who grumbles his way through countless tasks and pinches every penny, only to remain an insignificant low-ranking official. However, things seem to take a turn when he's suddenly summoned—someone has arranged for him to take on the lucrative role of “Litchi Envoy.” If he succeeds, glory and wealth await, a chance to turn his life around. But if he fails...
