Hollywood-based director John Woo (R) and movie star Zhang Ziyi attend the promotion of Woo's film "The Crossing" in Cannes, South France, May 17, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]

Zhang Ziyi promotes film 'The Crossing' in Cannes

'The Crossing' wraps up in Beijing

The cast were all in attendance, including Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi.

She was joined by fellow cast members Song Hye Kyo, Masami Nagasawa, Tong Dawei, and Huang Xiaoming.

"The Crossing" is Woo's first attempt at a love story.

It tells the story of 3 pairs of star-crossed lovers whose lives are torn apart after a shipwreck in 1949. The film has been dubbed the "Chinese Titanic".

"The Crossing" is set for release on the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan in October.