Yesterday Once More (2016 film)
| Yesterday Once More | |
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| Chinese | 谁的青春不迷茫 |
| Directed by | Yoyo Yao |
| Based on | Yesterday Once More by Liu Tong |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Henry Lai |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Beijing Enlight Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | ¥ 180 Million [1] |
Yesterday Once More (Chinese: 谁的青春不迷茫) is a 2016 Chinese youth romance film directed by Yoyo Yao and starring Bai Jingting, Guo Shutong, Li Hongyi, Wang Herun, Ding Guansen, and Zhao Wenlong.[2][3] It is adapted from the Chinese novel of the same name by Liu Tong,[4] and was released in China by Beijing Enlight Pictures on April 22, 2016.[5] The film exceeded ¥100 Millions within three days of its release, maintained high ratings, and received critical acclaim.[6][7]
Plot
Top student Lin Tianjiao (Guo Shutong) cheats during a test and is caught by Gao Xiang (Bai Jingting), a rebellious classmate. When the note is discovered, Gao Xiang takes the blame. Grateful and guilty, Lin begins to befriend him. Meanwhile, her friend Lu Tiantian (Wang Herun) likes Ou Xiaoyang (Ding Guansen), but Lin dismisses him for his poor grades. Huang Tao (Li Hongyi) secretly likes Lin; therefore, he and his best friend, Li Tao (Zhao Wenlong), oppose Gao Xiang.[8]
As Lin and Gao Xiang grow closer, he plans a date to an Astronomy Exhibition, but her strict mother stops her from going. Gao Xiang sneaks in to take photos for her, gets caught, and is forced to leave school. Before leaving, Gao Xiang paints astronomical murals in their classroom. At the school awards, Lin wins top student but uses her speech to admit her mistakes and rushes to say goodbye to Gao Xiang. She misses meeting him at the station, but bids farewell through a radio broadcast by singing the Beatles' "Hey Jude".
Years later, Lin is a successful astronomer and plans to reunite with Gao Xiang in Africa. Her friends reunite at Huang Tao’s wedding, with Lu Tiantian and Ou Xiaoyang still happily together. The story emphasizes personal growth over a clichéd romance, with a bittersweet, open-ended conclusion.
Cast
- Bai Jingting as Gao Xiang
- Guo Shutong as Lin Tianjiao
- Li Hongyi as Huang Tao
- Wang Herun as Lu Tiantian
- Ding Guansen as Ou Xiaoyang
- Zhao Wenlong as Li Tao
Guest appearances
- Alec Su as Teacher Qian
- Hu Xianxu as Lin Ziao
- Liu Mintao as Tianjiao's Mother
- Liu Yan as Shop owner
Reception
The film received positive reviews for its nostalgic tone and strong performances, especially from Bai Jingting and Guo Shutong; critics noted its unique yet well-executed coming-of-age narrative.[9] Its success reflects the film’s strong initial performance, driven by its appeal to young audiences and nostalgic themes.[10]
Soundtrack
| Title | Artist/s | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion of Youth |
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[11] |
| Big-Headed Love | Ding Guansen | |
| Towards the Light | Xu Weizhou | [12] |
| Never Say Goodby Female Version |
Xu Fei | |
| Never Say Goodbye Male Version |
Good Sister Band |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Note | Status | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 13th Guangzhou Student Film Festival | Favorite Character: Gao Xiang |
Bai Jingting | Won | [13] |
| 2017 | NetEase Attitude Awards | Young Actor Award | Won | [14] | |
| Shanghai Film Critics Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated |
References
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- ^ Yesterday Once More. Retrieved 2025-06-25 – via tvtropes.org.
- ^ 网易. "刘同书写青春 三月破百万_网易新闻中心". news.163.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-05. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ HOME, CPOP (2023-03-14). "Yesterday Once More - Bai Jingting, Guo Shutong". CPOP HOME. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "谁的青春不迷茫". piaofang.maoyan.com. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ^ "白敬亭主演 《谁的青春不迷茫》票房破亿好评不断(图)". https. 2016-04-25. Archived from the original on 2021-08-14. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "ChineseDrama.info: Yesterday Once More". Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ sinocinema (2016-06-22). "Review: Yesterday Once More (2016) Sino-Cinema 《神州电影》". Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Yesterday Once More - Financial Information China". The Numbers. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "青茫". Retrieved June 12, 2016. (in Chinese)
- ^ "向着光亮那方". Retrieved June 12, 2016. (in Chinese)
- ^ 广州大学生电影节落幕 《湄公河行动》最受欢迎. China News (in Chinese). December 15, 2016. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ "都是发光体 2017网易有态度人物盛典让态度"发光". Netease (in Chinese). November 10, 2017. Archived from the original on October 3, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.