• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Her Story (Hao dong xi) 2024

Her Story (Chinese: Hao Dong Xi, 好东西), a celebrated Chinese comedy‑drama directed by Yihui Shao, released in late 2024. Wang Tiemei, a fiercely independent single mother, moves with her daughter Wang Moli to a new city in search of a fresh start. She befriends her neighbor, Xiao Ye — a passionate romantic on the surface but emotionally vulnerable underneath. Despite their contrasting personalities, they form a bond that helps them confront past traumas and societal pressures. Along the way, Tiemei navigates relationships with her ex-husband and a drum teacher, both of whom bring layers of complexity to her evolving understanding of gender roles and personal freedom.📅 Release & Availability China premiere: November 13, 2024 (festival), followed by wide release from November 22–27 International: Released around November 27–29 in the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, etc. Online streaming: Started January 2025 on platforms like iQiyi, Tencent, MangoTV, Youku (region-specific).🌟 Critics Feminism and EmpowermentThe film explores modern Chinese womanhood: single motherhood, emotional labor, consent, and self-awareness. It resonated deeply with audiences, prompting social conversation and comparisons to Barbie—though many stress it offers a uniquely Chinese feminist perspective. Critical Response Rotten Tomatoes: 96% (few critics but strong praise for its blend of drama and humor). Douban (China): 9.1/10, overwhelmingly positive with nearly 700,000 ratings. Culture Mix and others commend Song Jia and Zhong Chuxi’s chemistry and the film’s a heartfelt yet clever take on personal growth, friendship, and mother‑daughter dynamics. Some dissenters found it overly didactic or stage‑like in delivery.🇨🇳 China Box Office Performance The film premiered on November 22, 2024 and quickly gained traction through strong word of mouth and feminist discourse. It passed ¥100 million, then ¥200 m, ¥300 m, and later reached over ¥653 million by December 22, climbing to over ¥700 million by December 25. On a broader seasonal scale, during China's year-end/New Year “hesuidang” (November to early March), it led the box office with a 37% share, earning more than 603 million yuan as of mid-December. By late December’s seasonal total, it reportedly grossed over 680 million yuan (≈ US $93 million) in China. According to Box Office Mojo and The‑Numbers, China’s total box office reached approximately ¥99.6 million in US dollars (≈ US $99.6 million) over its theatrical run.🌍 International & Worldwide Totals Outside China, the film saw limited but robust releases in markets including Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. International cumulative gross totaled roughly US $91.8 million. The worldwide gross (China + international) is reported at approximately US $99.9 million.✨ Conclusion Her Story is much more than a feel-good dramedy—it’s a modern story of female solidarity, self-reflection, and societal resistance. It earned critical acclaim and audience admiration for breaking stereotypes and centering nuanced, lived experiences of young Chinese women. If you're interested in strong character-driven narratives, feminist themes, or Chinese cinema that blends comedy with genuine emotional insight, Her Story is highly recommended. Read More

• 2024
• 2 h : 3 min
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• PG13