The Botanist(2026)
植物学家
The Botanist Synopsis
Set in a remote village in Xinjiang, China, a young Kazakh boy named Arsin, who finds solace in the company of plants, meets Meiyu, a spirited Han girl whose unpredictable nature reminds him of a rare, otherworldly plant. As their friendship blossoms, it deepens into a delicate, dreamlike allegory that blurs the lines between reality and the enchanting world of botany.
The Botanist (2026) is a drama and fantasy film directed by Jing Yi, released on April 14, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jahseleh Yesl, Ren Zihan, Nurdaolet Jalen and Eramazan Sarhet. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jing Yi
- Writers:
- Jing Yi
- Producers:
- Shan Zuolong, Qi Ai
- Production:
- Monologue Films, 28ST Films, Poly Film
- Status:
- Released
The Botanist (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Botanist before you stream it.
The Botanist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jahseleh Yesl
as Arsin
Ren Zihan
as Meiyu
- Nurdaolet Jalen
Nurdaolet Jalen
as Brother
- Eramazan Sarhet
Eramazan Sarhet
as Grandmother
- Jomajan Songhat
Jomajan Songhat
as Aman
Key crew
Directed by Jing Yi, written by Jing Yi, produced by Shan Zuolong and Qi Ai.
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The Botanist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Botanist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Botanist online?
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The Botanist (2026) is available to stream on HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Botanist?
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The main cast of The Botanist (2026) includes Jahseleh Yesl, Ren Zihan, Nurdaolet Jalen, Eramazan Sarhet and Jomajan Songhat. The film was directed by Jing Yi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Botanist released?
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The Botanist was released on April 14, 2026 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Botanist worth watching?
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The Botanist (2026) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Botanist?
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Yes. The official The Botanist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.