On May 8th, mainland Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi shared a video on social media of her and her daughter returning to the filming location of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”. In the video, her 8-year-old daughter, nicknamed “Xing Xing”, has grown a lot, and the mother-daughter duo dressed in ancient costumes dancing together has sparked attention.
Zhang Ziyi had previously shared photos on Weibo on May 5th of her visit to the filming location of the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, displaying an elegant demeanor that reminded fans of her role as “Jen Yu” in the film. What made her most excited was revisiting the filming location of the deep pool sword search scene in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” after 25 years at the “Emerald Valley”. “Between the green mountains and rivers, all I see are memories,” Zhang Ziyi reminisced on Weibo: “A scene underwater, filmed for two days, jumping countless times, finally succeeded in shooting by hanging 25 kilograms of lead blocks.”
In the video shared by Zhang Ziyi on Douyin on May 8th, both she and her daughter “Xing Xing” were dressed in traditional Hanfu, with hairstyles matching those in the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”. The mother and daughter danced gracefully by the stream, resembling figures from a painting. However, in the footage, Zhang Ziyi did not expose her daughter’s face, so during the dance, “Xing Xing” only appeared with a pair of hands. Judging by “Xing Xing’s” hand gestures, it seems she has practiced dancing, giving off a gentle vibe.
After the dance, Zhang Ziyi laughed heartily in front of the camera, her cheerful demeanor infectious even through the screen with her smiling eyes. What’s even more astonishing is Zhang Ziyi’s radiant and carefree smile, as if time had turned back, showcasing her former grace. 8-year-old “Xing Xing” has grown into an elegant young lady, standing as tall as her mother’s shoulder, displaying the slender figure of a young girl from the back. Zhang Ziyi expressed in subtitles, “She accompanies me, and I accompany her,” revealing a deep reliance on her daughter.
Finally, Zhang Ziyi wrote on the image of her daughter’s back, “Keep that passion, march towards the next mountain and sea adventure.” It is evident that Zhang Ziyi and her daughter had a very joyful outing.
The video has sparked attention and discussions. Many are amazed at the growth speed of “Xing Xing” and appreciate the strong bond between Zhang Ziyi and her daughter. Netizens commented, “The way Zhang Ziyi laughs is beautiful, now that her daughter is grown up,” “In a blink of an eye, 25 years have passed, and Zhang Ziyi is still so beautiful,” “The mother-daughter relationship is great, like best friends.” Some netizens expressed, “A mother’s love truly softens and warms people,” “Indeed, a daughter is the best remedy to heal a mother.”
Zhang Ziyi, once dubbed “International Zhang”, not only won multiple international film awards but also achieved a grand slam of awards from Hong Kong Film Awards and Taiwan Golden Horse Awards among others. In 2015, Zhang Ziyi married singer Wang Feng. The couple, who have two children, announced the end of their 8-year marriage last October, a news that shocked many. Since becoming a single woman again, Zhang Ziyi has been tirelessly busy with filming projects.