To Be With You
To Be With You

To Be With You

2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonMandarin

Six stories exploring family, love, and friendship across diverse ages and settings. Tied to the goal of building a well-off society by 2020, it highlights how individuals fulfill personal and communal promises, reflecting shared aspirations and connections.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex ZammGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In a futuristic world where human emotions are suppressed, a disillusioned soldier and a rebellious artist find themselves drawn to each other, defying the strict societal norms. Their forbidden romance ignites a spark of hope, challenging the cold, logical system they live under. As they navigate the dangers of their love, they must decide whether to conform or fight for a future where they can truly be together.

Critical Reception

To Be With You received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its ambitious concept and the chemistry between its leads, some found the plot predictable and the emotional suppression trope somewhat underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lead actors' performances and visual style.
  • Criticized for a familiar plot and underdeveloped world-building.
  • Appreciated for its romantic core despite thematic shortcomings.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the romantic storyline and the performances, finding it a pleasant if not groundbreaking watch. Some viewers felt the film could have delved deeper into its unique premise.

Fun Fact

The film's futuristic cityscape was largely created using a combination of practical effects and detailed miniature models, a conscious choice by director Alex Zamm to give the world a tangible feel amidst extensive CGI.

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