Adapted from Ethel Lilian Voynich’s novel The Gadfly (1897)

Logline

The night before a deadly mission, a revolutionary says goodbye to the love of his life, but he must not reveal his true identity.

The Gadfly

After losing his comrades and learning of the deception of those closest to him, the young man disappeared. After 13 years, he returns as a fearless and revered revolutionary, The Gadfly.

Gemma

A same revolutionary as The Gadfly who fights for the freedom of the country. Hidden clues and intuition all told her that the Gadfly was her long-lost love, but without his confession, she couldn’t be sure.

2022 | history/romance/drama

Adapted/directed/edited by Miao Chen

Produced by Siren Xuanying Lai

Director of Cinematography: Lizzie Green