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Us and Them

Original title: Hou lai de wo men
  • 2018
  • Not Rated
  • 2h
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7.4/10
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Us and Them (2018)
Tells the love story of Lin Jianqing and Fang Xiaoxiao. The pair first meet on a train heading to their hometown for Chinese New Year. Ten years later, they are reunited on a plane flight home.
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Ten years ago, on a train home, fate brings Xiaoxiao and Jianqing together. Like many young couples, they meet, fall in love, and strive to make it work, but eventually, the harsh realities ... Read allTen years ago, on a train home, fate brings Xiaoxiao and Jianqing together. Like many young couples, they meet, fall in love, and strive to make it work, but eventually, the harsh realities of life make them drift apart.Ten years ago, on a train home, fate brings Xiaoxiao and Jianqing together. Like many young couples, they meet, fall in love, and strive to make it work, but eventually, the harsh realities of life make them drift apart.

  • Director
    • Rene Liu
  • Writers
    • Wei An
    • Shing-Ming Ho
    • Rene Liu
  • Stars
    • Boran Jing
    • Dongyu Zhou
    • Zhuangzhuang Tian
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    7.4/10
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    • Director
      • Rene Liu
    • Writers
      • Wei An
      • Shing-Ming Ho
      • Rene Liu
    • Stars
      • Boran Jing
      • Dongyu Zhou
      • Zhuangzhuang Tian
    • 43User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Boran Jing
    Boran Jing
    • Jianqing
    Dongyu Zhou
    Dongyu Zhou
    • Xiaoxiao
    Zhuangzhuang Tian
    Zhuangzhuang Tian
    Yiping Huang
    Zheming Qu
    Yitian Zou
    • Director
      • Rene Liu
    • Writers
      • Wei An
      • Shing-Ming Ho
      • Rene Liu
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    9andrewchristianjr

    EMOTIONAL.

    I have never felt so emotional watching a movie. One of the most breathtaking piece of work I have ever seen on romance. The very essence of a love that never dies is captured here.
    8muckenschnabli

    Very moving!

    What a beautiful movie. Heart warming and real. Very good acting. Nice music. I loved 5he movie
    8nancyldraper

    An emotional feast!

    This is an emotional feast. This is the first time I've watched a Chinese movie with subtitles (don't settle for the english dubbed version) so I'm sure some cultural nuances were missed but the human story spoke volumes. It is a slow unpacking of a relationship over many years but it is worth the journey. The acting is superb. The premise is poignant. It's themes are enduring. The music was beautiful. The inserts while the credits roll sum unpack the whole movie in a beautiful way. - don't miss them. I give this film an 8 (great) out of 10. {Romantic Drama}. Available on Netflix as US AND THEM.
    10tanzuhao

    Best Romance Movie Ever - prepare tissue for your tears.

    I suppose many people living in big cities could relate to the movie.

    The initial bitterlove was sweet. Despite the financial difficulties, the fact that the two genuinely love and care for each other and that they share the aim of pursuing better future is comforting. But it doesn't last long when the reality hits, especially when the boy is still a boy. He is lost. He forgets what the girl really wants. She doesn't really want a house. She just wants a home.

    This movie also tells about parents' perspective as regards their son's relationship. The father part is extremely touching and emotional. That makes this movie stand out from other typical romance movie. A must watch.
    9gulihere

    Happily surprised

    I watched this as I was in the mood to switch off to a sup prime love story with the added bonus of it being in Chinese. I then found myself a few hours engrossed and in tears. Really fantastically written and acted in terms of exploring the ups and downs of relationships; what goes wrong and what is unexplainably unsalvageable. Almost anyone will be able to recognise the excruciating confusion of love that this film portrays, even if this film is outside of your cultural setting. Incredibly charming and moving, and as an added bonus, really beautifully shot and edited.

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    • Quotes

      Xiaoxiao: Happiness is not a story, misfortune is.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, dozens of people are shown with written messages for their loved ones. After that, there's a scene where Jian-qing reads a letter he wrote for his father.
    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Netflix Romance Movies (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      Us
      Music by Chien-Chi Chen

      Lyrics by David Ke

      Performed by Eason Chan

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    • Release date
      • June 22, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Us & Them
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $209,221,380
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    • Runtime
      • 2h(120 min)
    • Color
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      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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