Our Times
Our Times

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Our Times

2015
Movie
133 min
Mandarin

Office worker Truly Lin goes on a journey through her memories. 20 years ago, she had a crush on the most popular guy in school. Taiyu, a ruffian and a bully, is in love with the campus belle. Truly teams up with Taiyu to tear the golden couple apart and help each other to get the ones they love.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Google Users91%
Director: Lester HuangGenres: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Coming-of-age

Plot Summary

In this nostalgic coming-of-age story, a high school student named Lin Ching-Tung, who has a crush on the most popular boy in school, teams up with the school's resident 'bad boy' to break up the romance between her crush and the most popular girl. As they conspire and scheme, Ching-Tung and the rebellious Yu-Chi find themselves developing unexpected feelings for each other.

Critical Reception

Our Times was a massive commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing Taiwanese film of 2015. It was praised for its heartwarming story, relatable characters, and nostalgic portrayal of Taiwanese high school life in the 1990s. The film resonated deeply with audiences, evoking a strong sense of youthful romance and friendship.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of 90s youth culture and heartfelt romance.

  • The chemistry between the lead actors was a significant highlight.

  • Appreciated for its blend of humor, nostalgia, and poignant emotional moments.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's nostalgic trip back to the 90s, finding the story of young love and friendship incredibly endearing and relatable. Many viewers enjoyed the mix of humor and touching moments, with the performances of the lead actors being frequently commended.

Awards & Accolades

Won Best New Performer (Darren Wang) at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards. Nominated for Best Original Film Song at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack, particularly the song 'A Little Happiness' (小幸運) by Hebe Tien, became an unprecedented viral hit, topping charts across Asia and contributing significantly to the film's cultural impact.

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tmdb10170902

sabi nga nila you never forget your first i first watched this when i was 12... 19 na ko this year iniisip ko pa rin to minsan. maybe it's because this movie brings me back to a simpler time in my life, maybe it's because of the coming-o...

Reno

Reno

> The first love and the first heartbreak. This is the very closest movie to my favourite Thai teen rom-com 'A Little Thing Called Love'. In fact a few scenes are almost resembling, including the main characters and love quadrilateral. S...

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