The Equation of Love and Death

The Equation of Love and Death (Chinese: 李米的猜想 ; pinyin: lǐ mǐ de cāi xiǎng ; lit. 'Li Mi's Supposition') is a 2008 Chinese dramatic film written and directed by Cao Baoping and starring Zhou Xun. The film is a Chinese (Huayi Brothers) and Hong Kong (Sundream Motion Pictures) co-production.[2] It is Cao's second solo feature after 2006's Trouble Makers.

The Equation of Love and Death premiered in China on September 18, 2008 in Shanghai[3] and had its North American premiere at the 2008 Vancouver International Film Festival where it was part of the Dragons and Tigers side competition.[4]

The Equation of Love and Death tells the story of Li Mi (played by Zhou Xun), a Kunming cab driver who longs for the day she can be reunited with her missing boyfriend. After a case of mistaken identity, a kidnapping, and a threat of extortion, Li Mi's dream may be on the cusp of becoming a reality.