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First Time (2012)
Director: Han Yan
Cast: AngelaBaby, Mark Chao, Jiang Shan, Cindy Yen
Runtime102 min
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Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy), 22, lives with her devoted mother, widowed shop owner Zheng Qing (Jiang Shan). Shiqiao, who always dreamed of being a ballet dancer, cannot exert herself physically as she suffers from form of myasthenia, a neuromuscular disease, that her father died of; the medication she takes also causes memory lapses. One day, at a charity fair, she bumps into Gong Ning (Mark Chao), a former high-school friend she always liked, and the two end up dating, despite the initial disapproval of her mother. Gong Ning dropped out of university to spend more time with a rock band he leads; also, his girlfriend, dancer Peng Wei (Cindy Yen), has dumped him because of his inability to focus his life. However, for Shiqiao, Gong Ning is the perfect partner.
Critical Reception & Ratings
First Time is a 2012 Chinese romance drama directed by Han Yan that received mixed reviews from critics. While the film's heartfelt performances and exploration of its protagonist's health challenges were praised, some critics found the pacing and development uneven. The film garnered nominations at several Chinese film awards but its public reception, as measured by its 6.7/10 rating on IMDb, suggests a moderately positive audience response.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven romances will appreciate the poignant story and heartfelt performances in the 2012 film First Time, directed by Han Yan. The lead actors, including the charming AngelaBaby, beautifully capture the emotional complexities of a relationship challenged by the female protagonist's debilitating illness.
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First Time is a 2012 romance film written and directed by Han Yan. A Chinese-Hong Kong co-production, the film is a remake of the South Korean film ...ing (2003).
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