The Films of Lou Ye: Blind Massage

Blind Massage

China | 2014 | 104 min. | Lou Ye

March 30, 2025

The Films of Lou Ye: First U.S. Retrospective + New Release

Presented by STArt Film Studio.

A drama centered on the employees of a Nanjing massage parlor who share a common trait: they are all blind.

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Sunday, March 30, 2025

Nanjing. At a massage center run by the blind, damaged bodies find relief beneath sensitive fingers. A new couple comes to work at the center. The others are drawn to them. Within this community, we witness seduction, suffering and - above all - the search for love.

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  • Director: Lou Ye
  • Principal Cast: Huang Xuan, Mei Ting, Qin Hao, Guo Xiaodong, Zhang Lei
  • Country: China, France
  • Year: 2014
  • Running Time: 104 min.
  • Language: Chinese
  • Has Subtitles: Yes