Yan Geling
Writing

Yan Geling

Born 1958-11-16 · Shanghai, China

Yan Geling (simplified Chinese: 严歌苓; traditional Chinese: 嚴歌苓; pinyin: Yán Gēlíng; born 16 November 1958) is a prominent Chinese-American writer, author of several novels, short stories and screenplays. Much of her work has been adapted for film. She is currently represented by the Hong Kong-based Peony Literary Agency.

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Known for

The Flowers of War★ 7.5Viewing moment
The Flowers of War
2011
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl★ 7.4Viewing moment
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl
1998
Earth: One Amazing Day★ 7.7Viewing moment
Earth: One Amazing Day
2017
Coming Home★ 7.3Viewing moment
Coming Home
2014
One Second★ 7.6Viewing moment
One Second
2020
Youth★ 7.5Viewing moment
Youth
2017
Dangerous Liaisons★ 6.2Viewing moment
Dangerous Liaisons
2012
Forever Enthralled★ 6.1Viewing moment
Forever Enthralled
2008
The Perfect BlueViewing moment
The Perfect Blue
2024
Pale Sun★ 6Viewing moment
Pale Sun
1998
A City Called Macau★ 6Viewing moment
A City Called Macau
2019
Siao Yu★ 7.3Viewing moment
Siao Yu
1995

Frequent collaborators

Zhang YimouZhang YimouZhao XiaodingZhao XiaodingZhang ZiyiZhang ZiyiShawn DouShawn DouHuang XuanHuang XuanWu GangWu GangWilliam ChangWilliam ChangBill KongBill Kong