The Lychee Road

Set during the Tang Dynasty, this historical comedy drama follows Li Shande, a low-ranking official in Chang’an. He is assigned the nearly impossible task of transporting fresh lychees from Lingnan to the capital. Because the fruit spoils quickly and the distance exceeds 5,000 li, the mission is fraught with danger. Li Shande decides to attempt the journey to provide a better future for his wife and daughter.

The film was directed by Dong Chengpeng, who also wrote the screenplay and stars as the lead character. This project follows his previous directorial efforts, One and Only and Post Truth, both released in 2023. The supporting cast includes White-K, Zhuang Dafei, Terrance Lau, Yang Mi, and Andy Lau. Produced by Tencent Penguin Pictures, Maoyan Entertainment, Huaxia Film Distribution, and CMC Pictures, the movie ran for 122 minutes.

Since its release on July 12, 2025, the film has earned 87 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception on TMDB is generally positive, with a rating of 7.1/10 based on 51 votes.