Love Without Permission

Aruo, a dragon maiden from the East China Sea, seeks her love and travels to be with a mortal man named Wang Sheng. Their relationship is threatened by Xiaoman, a fox demon who wants to steal a valuable Spirit Leaf from Aruo. To protect Wang Sheng from the demon's schemes to break his heart, Aruo uses the Spirit Leaf to heal him. This leads to a competition between the two women as they both attempt to win the man's affections.

The fantasy romance was directed by Liu Binjie, who previously directed Mutant: Ghost War Girl in 2022. The film features a cast including Gillian Chung as Ruo, Li Mingxuan as Wang Sheng, and Cui Zhenzhen as Man. Other roles include Michelle Wai Si-Nga as the Last Demon Emperor, Wei Qing as Grandma, and Yuming Du as the Tree Demon. The movie has a runtime of 79 minutes and was released on April 25, 2024.