• Action
• Comedy
• Drama

Yolo (Re la gun tang) 2024

YOLO (Chinese: 热辣滚烫, Rè là gǔntàng, lit. 'A Hot, Spicy, Boiling, Burning [Life]') is a highly successful 2024 Chinese comedy-drama film that serves as a comedic adaptation of the 2014 Japanese film 100 Yen Love. The movie is directed by and stars Jia Ling as the protagonist, Du Leying, alongside Lei Jiayin. The story centers on Leying, a woman in her early thirties who has been living a reclusive, unmotivated life at home with her parents for many years, estranged from her family and deeply dissatisfied with her existence. Following multiple setbacks, including being exploited by her family and betrayed by her boyfriend and best friend, Leying decides to move out and start a new life. She finds work as a waitress and eventually meets Hao Kun (Lei Jiayin), a struggling boxing coach. Inspired by his dedication to the sport, she begins training as his student, hoping to rebuild her life and gain self-worth. Their relationship falters when Hao Kun prioritizes personal gain over his dreams, leading Leying to find the resolve to commit to rigorous training and transformation on her own. Over the course of a year, Leying undergoes a dramatic physical and emotional transformation, shedding significant weight and gaining both physical and mental resilience, all of which was authentically undertaken by actress/director Jia Ling during the extensive filming process. Her journey culminates in her first professional boxing match, where despite losing the fight, she achieves a profound personal victory, proving her strength and reclaiming her self-worth. Released on February 10, 2024, in China, the film was a massive box-office success, grossing over $484 million worldwide. It is a story about female empowerment, self-discovery, and finding inner strength, with the core message being that the true victory is in persevering and not giving up on oneself. Read More

• 2024
• 2 h : 9 min
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• PG-13