I Prefer Tomorrow's You
Matsuo Ryo works at a gardening company. He thinks women are annoying. At a client’s office, he meets Satogawa Akane who works as a CEO’s secretary. She is admired by the male employees due to her attractiveness and smarts, but, due to a bad experience, she is not interested in finding love. She only has sex with married men. A new male employee, Kinosaki Haruto, approaches Akane. One evening, Matsuo Ryo’s boss asks him if he is interested in marrying his daughter Tanno Ayaka and eventually taking over the gardening company. But, Ryo is embarrassed by the suggestion. He views Ayaka as a sister. Meanwhile, Ayaka works at a construction site during the day but works at a girl's bar at night. She has lost her sexual identity. While working at the girl's bar, female customer Kuroda Azusa approaches Ayaka.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Xiao-mi discovers that her current boyfriend is a time traveler from the future. He claims to be there to prevent a catastrophic event. As she grapples with this revelation, she must decide whether to trust him and alter the course of her own life, or to accept her predetermined fate.
Critical Reception
The film was generally well-received for its unique premise and emotional depth, though some critics found the pacing to be inconsistent. Audiences appreciated the blend of science fiction elements with a heartfelt romance.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive exploration of time travel and its impact on relationships.
- Appreciated for strong performances that anchor the emotional core of the story.
- Some found the narrative slightly convoluted at times, detracting from its overall impact.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but general sentiment points to an appreciation for the film's touching portrayal of love and destiny.
Fun Fact
The film's unique concept of a time traveler trying to alter events to save a relationship echoes themes found in other popular time-travel romances, but it offers a distinct Taiwanese perspective.
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