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Love

Original title: Ai
  • 20122012
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
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Love (2012)
This is a story of love in two cities, Taipei and Beijing -- a story about eight lonely souls searching for happiness. Everything that happened and every sacrifice that was made was all for Love.
Play trailer2:12
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  • Drama
  • Romance
Eight people try to end their loneliness by searching for that one person to love, who can make their life complete.Eight people try to end their loneliness by searching for that one person to love, who can make their life complete.Eight people try to end their loneliness by searching for that one person to love, who can make their life complete.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Doze Niu
  • Writers
    • Doze Niu(screenplay)
    • Li-ting Tseng(screenplay)
    • Qinan Wang(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shu Qi
    • Mark Chao
    • Wei Zhao
Top credits
  • Director
    • Doze Niu
  • Writers
    • Doze Niu(screenplay)
    • Li-ting Tseng(screenplay)
    • Qinan Wang(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Shu Qi
    • Mark Chao
    • Wei Zhao
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 19 nominations

    Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:12
    U.S. Version

    Photos11

    Mark Chao in Love (2012)
    Wei Zhao in Love (2012)
    Wei Zhao and Mark Chao in Love (2012)
    Wei Zhao and Mark Chao in Love (2012)
    Doze Niu and Shu Qi in Love (2012)
    Eddie Peng and Amber Kuo in Love (2012)
    Shu Qi and Ethan Juan in Love (2012)
    Wei Zhao in Love (2012)
    Doze Niu, Wei Zhao, and Mark Chao in Love (2012)
    Wei Zhao at an event for Love (2012)

    Top cast

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    Shu Qi
    Shu Qi
    • Zoe Fang
    Mark Chao
    Mark Chao
    • Mark Na
    • (as Mark Jau)
    Wei Zhao
    Wei Zhao
    • Xiao-Ye Jin
    Amber Kuo
    Amber Kuo
    • Lu Hsiao-ni
    Ivy Yi-Han Chen
    Ivy Yi-Han Chen
    • Li Yi-chia
    • (as Yi Han Chen)
    Ethan Juan
    Ethan Juan
    • Li Hsiao-kuan
    • (as Ching-Tien Juan)
    Eddie Peng
    Eddie Peng
    • Kai
    Doze Niu
    Doze Niu
    • Lu Ping
    • (as Doze Niu Chen-Zer)
    Han Dian Chen
    Han Dian Chen
    • Jitui Ge
    David Te-Yang Chiu
    David Te-Yang Chiu
    Ralf Chiu
    Ralf Chiu
    • Mark's assistant
    • (as Ralf Ciou)
    Hsiao-Yeh
    • College lecturer
    Chin-Jung Kang
    Chin-Jung Kang
    • Cycling coach
    Stephanie Shu-Yan Lee
    Stephanie Shu-Yan Lee
    • Hsiao-kuan's colleague
    Hsuan Li
    Hsuan Li
    • Chiang Huan-Chen (Bride)
    Grace Wen-Yi Lin
    Grace Wen-Yi Lin
    Jim Liu
    Jim Liu
    • Guitarist
    Shao-Hua Lung
    Shao-Hua Lung
    • Mr. Li
    • Director
      • Doze Niu
    • Writers
      • Doze Niu(screenplay)
      • Li-ting Tseng(screenplay)
      • Qinan Wang(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    User reviews5

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Star studded with good looking people, this breezy affair promises to be an enjoyable movie date
    This just doesn't seem right – this single reviewer telling you, our esteemed readers, what he thinks about a movie about love? What also seems inappropriate is the untimely period – he who will spend Valentine's Day alone advising you whether you should catch this romance movie with your other half (or at least someone whom you hope will bless you with the status of "attached")? Well, this columnist will try his very best to comment on this ensemble piece featuring some of the best looking people in showbiz.

    The story is, well, about love and the unfathomable things it makes people do. The characters in this movie are in some way related to each other, which is probably an attempt by the screenwriters to model the movie after the hugely successful Love Actually (2003), a feel good British production which never fails to make a couple's lazy afternoon at home. Here, the filmmakers have the couples situated in Taipei and Beijing, making them encounter joy, laughter, pain, crying and more essentially, love, over plot lines which may be familiar with the common folk.

    For the older guys, we have Shu Qi playing the obligatory materialistic woman who yearns to find her true self and Zhao Wei (14 Blades) taking the role of a fearless single mother who wants nothing more than the best for her son. For the younger ones, you will be rooting for the sweet Ivy Chen (Hear Me) and Amber Kuo (Au Revoir Taipei) as two best friends who fall out after Chen gets becomes pregnant, thanks to Kuo's confused boyfriend.

    Female viewers are treated with eye candy in the form of Ethan Ruan (Monga) as a stuttering neighbourhood boy who is wiser than he looks, Mark Chao (Monga) as a successful businessman who doesn't believe in commitment and Eddie Peng as a filmmaker wannabe who has a lot to learn about responsibility in a relationship. They are joined by director Doze Niu who plays a middle aged man who lives a lifestyle only known to the rich and famous. Incidentally, all four leading men have scenes featuring their well built physique (check out those muscles and abs!) - so get ready to drool, ladies.

    The star studded affair is made more exciting by cameos from other familiar Taiwanese personalities like Rhydian Vaughan (the other good looker from Monga), Kang Kang (you'd know him from Taiwanese variety shows) and Charge Pu (most commonly known for his duet "Confucius Says" with Bowie Tseng).

    Oh, has someone forgotten about the story and how it's supposed to inspire viewers to reflect on their own notions of love? With its 125 minute runtime, the filmmakers seem to be more concerned about making its stars look good on screen (after all, it's Mark Lee of "In the Mood for Love" fame who is calling the shots behind the cinematography department) than engaging its audience in a emotional journey. Sure, there are some poignant moments in the movie which may tug at your heartstrings, but unfortunately, it feels more like a touch and go affair. Also, probably due to the challenge to tell a few stories in one movie, the unsatisfying conclusion feels somewhat underwhelming.

    However, the pretty to look at movie is still recommended for its contemporary take on love (seriously, what would you do if your best friend is carrying your boyfriend's baby?), and considering the cast's decent performances, you can be sure that your date won't be complaining after the credits begin rolling.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 2012 (Taiwan)
    • Countries of origin
      • Taiwan
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • 愛
    • Filming locations
      • Beijing, China
    • Production companies
      • Honto Production
      • Huayi Brothers Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $309,200
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $83,178
      • Feb 19, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,533,874
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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