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Hi Flower
Lu Ru Hua is a well-known “salesman” in Haicheng University, where she will do anything to make money, from sneaking into the boy’s dorm to deliver takeaways to queuing in the scorching sun to get other people’s military training equipment and a stock of anything that you could possibly need at a university all whilst she is studying. However the reason why she does this is to pay the crippling debts her parents left behind after their death and the exorbitant medical fees for her twin brother, Lu Si Yu, the student who achieved the highest marks in the entrance exam in that year. Things change for her when she meets Wen Chu, a rich heir and a talented oil painter at the university. Although it was hate at first sight due to a series of misunderstandings, their relationship improves over time and soon they fall in love
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Plot Summary
A young woman experiences a profound connection to her mother when she unexpectedly travels back in time to 1981. She seizes the opportunity to become her mother's best friend and help her achieve her dreams. However, she soon realizes that changing the past has unforeseen consequences.
Critical Reception
Hi, Mom was a massive critical and commercial success, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time in China. It was widely praised for its emotional depth, humor, and Jia Ling's directorial debut. Audiences connected with its heartfelt portrayal of mother-daughter relationships and its nostalgic themes.
What Reviewers Say
A deeply touching and humorous exploration of familial bonds.
Jia Ling's directorial debut is a surprising triumph, blending comedy and heartfelt drama seamlessly.
The film resonates with its relatable themes of regret, love, and the appreciation of mothers.
Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly praised the film for its emotional impact and humor, with many noting that it brought them to tears and made them reflect on their own relationships with their mothers. The film's ability to evoke nostalgia and heartfelt sentiment was frequently highlighted.
Fun Fact
The film is semi-autobiographical, inspired by director Jia Ling's own relationship with her mother, who passed away when Jia was 19.
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