Flying with You
Flying with You

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Flying with You

2012
Movie
95 min
Mandarin

Jang Nara plays He Qianqian, the only daughter of a wealthy man. She gets kidnapped by paraglider Xu Yifan played by Jimmy Lin. They crash in a remote forest and fall in love.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Kuk-Chul KimGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A timid, unlucky man who constantly fails at finding love and employment decides to take drastic measures to change his fortune. He tries everything from fortune tellers to dating coaches, but nothing seems to work. Just when he's about to give up, he meets a quirky and optimistic woman who turns his life upside down, offering a new perspective on luck and happiness.

Critical Reception

Flying with You received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on romantic comedy tropes. While some appreciated the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's lighthearted tone, others found it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead actors and their on-screen chemistry.

  • Criticized for its formulaic plot and lack of originality.

  • Found to be a pleasant, if unremarkable, romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception for Flying with You is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews. However, general sentiment from other platforms suggests viewers found it to be a light and entertaining romantic comedy that is easy to watch, though not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several South Korean romantic comedies released around 2012 that explored themes of luck, destiny, and finding love in modern urban settings.

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