Apolitical Romance
Apolitical Romance

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Apolitical Romance

2013
Movie
90 min
Mandarin

A China-Taiwan cross-cultural rom-com with an excellent, unforced chemistry between its leads, Apolitical Romance follows Mainland girl (Huang Lu) as she visits Taiwan and gets involved with a local guy (Bryan Chang) who helps her track down her grandmother’s first love from 60-odd years ago.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Robb PadgettGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A group of friends navigates the complexities of modern dating and relationships, often with hilariously awkward and unexpected results. The film explores the challenges of finding love and connection in a world often preoccupied with superficialities and political divides. Through a series of vignettes, it highlights the universal search for companionship and understanding.

Critical Reception

Apolitical Romance was met with mixed reviews from critics, who often praised its comedic timing and relatable characters, while some found its plot to be somewhat uneven. Audiences generally responded positively to its lighthearted approach to romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and humorous situations.

  • Appreciated for its honest portrayal of modern dating struggles.

  • Some critics noted a lack of strong narrative cohesion.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and largely financed through crowdfunding, with a significant portion of the cast and crew being personal friends of the director.

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