Top 10 Most Impressive Chinese Romance Movies

Next Stop is Happiness is one of the most successful films of 2020. The story revolves around a romantic and sweet relationship between the older, successful businesswoman Ha Fen Ting, who is over 30, and the much younger Nguyên Tống, who is 10 years her junior. This unlikely couple brings about a series of funny, awkward situations that keep viewers entertained.

However, things start to take a turn when their feelings deepen and Ha Fen Ting’s life starts to face challenges. Public criticism arises over their age gap, and the company she runs is acquired, which causes turmoil in her career. At this point, CEO Diệp Lộc Minh (played by Vương Diệu Khánh), a calm and experienced man, enters Ha Fen Ting's world and becomes her guide through the difficulties in her life. His presence causes tension, putting Ha Fen Ting and Nguyên Tống's love at risk due to a series of misunderstandings.

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Release Year: 2020

Genre: Psychological, Romance, Comedy

Director: Đinh Tử Quang

Cast: Lương Khiết, Trương Tân Thành, Vương Vi, Triệu Chí Vỹ

Close your eyes when I arrive is a modern romantic drama combined with a detective genre. The plot centers around Bạc Cận Ngôn, a psychological criminal profiler with a proud, eccentric personality who is fascinated by psychopaths, but is also highly intelligent. Alongside him is Giản Dao, a beautiful final-year English major student who serves as Bạc's translator assistant.

Together, they work to solve serial murder cases and uphold justice. Along the way, they encounter conflicts and disagreements. Yet, through all this, they find ways to reconcile, and their feelings for each other gradually develop. In the drama Close your eyes when I arrive, amidst the gruesome and bloody scenes, there are also tender and romantic moments that capture the audience's hearts with every episode.

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Release year: 2015

Genres: Romance, Detective

Director: Trương Khải Châu

Cast: Hoắc Kiến Hoa, Mã Tư Thuần, Doãn Chính

The Secret Buried by Time is a film adaptation of the renowned novel by Đồng Hoa, a brilliant author famous for many influential works. The film explores the lives of characters such as Tô Mạn, Lục Lệ Thành, Tống Dực, and Hứa Liên Sương—successful and gifted individuals each carrying their own deeply personal love stories.

Tô Mạn first fell in love with a basketball player at the age of 17. Lục Lệ Thành's unrequited love stirs deep emotions in the audience. The hidden secrets of the past gradually unfold, keeping viewers captivated. The film’s storyline features unexpected twists, touching on themes of friendship, love, and family. The romantic soundtrack adds an extra layer of charm, drawing the audience into the emotional journey.

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Release Year: 2013

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Director: Tằng Lệ Trân

Cast: Chung Hán Lương, Trương Quân Ninh, Giả Nãi Lượng, Hàn Hi Đình

Meeting Vương Lịch Xuyên is a film that left a lasting impression on its audience. The exceptional acting performances by Cao Dĩ Tường and Tiêu Tuấn Diễm brought to life the characters Vương Lịch Xuyên and Tạ Tiểu Thu. The story follows Tạ Tiểu Thu, a university student, and Vương Lịch Xuyên, a Chinese architect, who fall in love after a chance encounter. However, due to health issues, Lịch Xuyên realizes that their love cannot continue, so he cuts ties with Tiểu Thu, leaving her heartbroken.

Four years later, Tiểu Thu, now a translator, finds herself working in Vương Lịch Xuyên's company. During a bidding process, she unexpectedly reunites with him. At that time, Tiểu Thu is being pursued by Tiêu Quan, while Lịch Xuyên is surrounded by many beautiful female colleagues. Tiểu Thu is torn between her old love and her new feelings. Lịch Xuyên, not wanting to disrupt her happiness, pretends to be cold and distant. When Tiểu Thu learns the truth and understands Lịch Xuyên’s inner struggles, she chooses to leave, but the bond between them remains unbroken in their hearts.

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Release Year: 2016

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Drama

Director: Trần Minh Chương

Cast: Cao Dĩ Tường, Tiêu Tuấn Diễm, Liên Khải

In the Name of the Family is a film that conveys many meaningful messages about love, family bonds, and friendships. From the very first episode, In the Name of the Family deeply moved viewers with the portrayal of a family made up of two fathers and three children who are not biologically related, each with distinct personalities that create a heartwarming dynamic.

The film presents both delightful and touching moments, some of which may bring tears to one's eyes. It's a story about a large family that forms from imperfect individual families, yet they share a special love for one another, bound together by an unbreakable connection. The movie challenges conventional notions about a traditional family, offering an alternative image of a happy family where love, support, and understanding reign.

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Release Year: 2020

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Family Drama

Director: Ding Zi Guang

Cast: Dam Tung Van, Tong Uy Long, Truong Tan Thanh

The Best of Us is a school-based film adapted from the novel of the same name, which is part of the trilogy Chấn Hoa High School Trilogy by Bát Nguyệt Trường An. The movie tells the romantic story between Cảnh Cảnh and Dư Hoài. During their military training, Cảnh Cảnh befriends her close companions Giản Đơn and Tưởng Niên Niên, and eventually becomes desk mates with Dư Hoài. Sitting together for three years, Cảnh Cảnh and Dư Hoài grow up, leaving behind the naive and foolish innocence of their school years.

Apart from friendships with classmates and teachers, the film also captures life in China during the early years of the millennium, when the internet was not yet widely available. It is also the story of several children from different backgrounds: Cảnh Cảnh, who lives with her father after her parents' divorce; Lộ Tinh Hà, passionate about drawing but forced to focus on science subjects; and Dư Hoài, who had to sacrifice his education for the sake of his family.

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Release Year: 2016

Genre: Romance, School Drama

Director: Lưu Sướng

Cast: Lưu Hạo Nhiên, Đàm Tùng Vận

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

The Girl We Chased Together Back Then is known as a legendary film that brought Kha Chấn Đông closer to the audience and earned him the Best New Actor award at the 48th Golden Horse Film Festival. The film tells the gentle story of Cảnh Đằng and his group of male friends, along with their love for a girl named Giai Nghi.

But not every youth story ends in perfection. The two are separated due to Cảnh Đằng's immaturity and impulsiveness. Each frame of the film seems to paint a picture of an incomplete youth, leaving the audience, especially young men, feeling moved and nostalgic. Notably, the film is an autobiographical work by the director and author, Cửu Bả Đao. All of the film's scenes, including the school where Cửu Bả Đao once studied, were filmed in the rural county of Zhanghua, Taiwan.

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Release Year: 2011

Genre: Romance, School Life

Director: Cửu Bả Đao

Cast: Kha Chấn Đông, Trần Nghiên Hi

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Sam Sam Is Here is a film adaptation of the romantic novel "Sam Sam, Come Eat Here!" by Cố Mạn. The movie became a massive hit in China in 2014, earning numerous awards and propelling the careers of Zhang Han and Zhao Liying to new heights in the acting world.

Although the storyline may not seem particularly groundbreaking, as it follows the classic tale of a prince and a Cinderella, Sam Sam Is Here still captivates viewers with its engaging dialogue and talented cast. The plot revolves around the story of Feng Teng, a cold and arrogant CEO, and his clumsy, awkward secretary, Xie Sam Sam. These two characters, from completely different worlds, are inadvertently drawn into each other's lives, leading to both humorous situations and moments filled with tears.

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Release Year: 2014

Genre: Modern Romance, Drama

Director: Liu Jun Jie

Cast: Zhang Han, Zhao Liying, Huang Ming

This drama once became a “hot search” and achieved massive ratings when adapted from the novel of the same name by Cố Mạn. It stars Đường Yên as Triệu Mặc Sênh and Chung Hán Lương as Hà Dĩ Thâm. As a classic work, Together Forever has made a special mark in the realm of romance novels, allowing audiences in love to see reflections of their own feelings in relatable storylines.

The two lead actors were highly praised for their genuine performances, bringing the characters to life as if they stepped out of the book. Chung Hán Lương's portrayal has been acknowledged as one of the most iconic roles in the genre. Not only that, but the film's memorable dialogues also went viral online. Additionally, the gentle, romantic moments, the well-developed supporting characters, and the captivating plot all contributed to the film's success.

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Release Year: 2015

Genre: Modern Romance

Director: Lưu Tuấn Kiệt

Cast: Chung Hán Lương, Đường Yên, Ngô Thiến, La Vân Hi

To the Beautiful Youth of Our Time is a film that was embraced by a large audience across Asia, becoming a significant hit in Chinese cinema, particularly in the genre of youth-themed adaptations. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Triệu Kiền Kiền, which tells the story of the clumsy, innocent Trần Tiểu Hy and the arrogant, aloof Giang Thần. From childhood friends to a painful separation, they eventually find each other again in the unpredictable course of life.

Trần Tiểu Hy is portrayed as a sweet but somewhat foolish girl who is also strong and confident in her pursuit of her childhood friend and neighbor. Although Giang Thần, a perfect figure both academically and physically, is cold and continually rejects her, Tiểu Hy does not give up. She relentlessly seeks his attention. Eventually, even the indifferent Giang Thần falls for the charm and mischief of Tiểu Hy. Yet, just as their love begins to blossom, challenges arise that threaten their young romance.

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Release Year: 2017

Genre: Romance, Love Story

Director: Dương Long

Cast: Hồ Nhất Thiên, Thẩm Nguyệt, Tôn Ninh, Cao Chí Đình