Waiting Alone

Waiting Alone

2005 · 107 min · ZH · 6.9 (18 votes)
Dir. Dayyan Eng · Starring Xia Yu, Li Bingbing, Gong Beibi, Gao Qi, Wu Chao, Gao Yalin
RomanceComedyDrama

An award-winning audience favorite in China since it debuted, Waiting Alone tells the first-person-narrative of Wen (Xia Yu), a shop owner and aspiring author who feels that he's met his dream girl (Li Bingbing). The only problem is, he seems stuck in the friend-zone. Aided by his best friends and the one girl he completely trusts (Gong Beibi), he tries different ways to woo her...

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A gentle, character-focused film that captures the bittersweet ache of unrequited love and the quiet hope found in everyday connections. It feels like a warm hug, perfect for a thoughtful evening.

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