Li Yu

Director · born 2 December 1973 · Shandong Province, China

Li Yu (Chinese: 李玉, born December 2, 1973) is a female Chinese film director and screenwriter. Li began her career in entertainment at a young age, serving as a presenter at a local TV station. After college she worked for CCTV where she directed television programs before moving onto documentaries and, eventually, feature films.

Where to start: After Typhoon (2025).

As director 10

After Typhoon (2025) poster

After Typhoon

2025 · 6.6/10

The Fallen Bridge (2022) poster

The Fallen Bridge

2022 · 6.0/10

Tiger Robbers (2021) poster

Tiger Robbers

2021 · 4.9/10

Ever Since We Love (2015) poster

Ever Since We Love

2015 · 5.3/10

Double Xposure (2012) poster

Double Xposure

2012 · 5.3/10

Buddha Mountain (2011) poster

Buddha Mountain

2011 · 6.7/10

Lost in Beijing (2007) poster

Lost in Beijing

2007 · 6.5/10

Dam Street (2005) poster

Dam Street

2005 · 6.2/10

Fish and Elephant (2001) poster

Fish and Elephant

2001 · 4.0/10

Older Sister (1996) poster

Older Sister

1996

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Li Yu movie?

By viewer score, After Typhoon (2025) at 6.6/10.

What are Li Yu’s most popular movies?

Lost in Beijing, Buddha Mountain.

How many movies has Li Yu made?

10 films on TMDB, 10 as director.