An adaptation of the popular romance novel "Wang Jinjin I Lost Twice" has touched the hearts of China's young people, becoming a recent box-office hit.

A promotional image from "I Miss You." [Photo courtesy of Zhejiang Film & TV (Group) Co. Ltd.]

"I Miss You," directed by Han Yan, tells the love story of high school sweethearts whose romantic encounter and subsequent parting leads to a reunion during the job-seeking rush of graduation season, where they fall in love again. However, after eight years of friendship and five years of courtship, they find themselves hesitate to get married and are unable to escape the heavy shackles and pressures of reality. Renowned Hong Kong actress and singer Karen Mok sang the heart-wrenching theme song for the film.

The film marks the big screen return for actor Tan Jianci, a pop idol and TV actor who has not been seen on the silver screen since his appearance in Zhang Yibai's "Lost, Indulgence" in 2009. "After finishing my work on this film ['I Miss You'], I understand why I am still passionate about acting. To use a quote from the leading role of the film, it is about loving what you love, and living and treasuring the current moment you have," Tan said.

Actress Zhang Jingyi said she has been fortunate to play various types of roles in her career but saw her own growth in the character of Wang Jinjin, the female lead in "I Miss You." "I hope everyone can take a moment to rest after watching the film and think about what it is that they don't want to lose," she said.

"I guess many people don't have answers for love, but this film may well give a good answer," director Han Yan said when discussing what he hopes the film conveys to audiences. "You may see the two characters lose each other in the film, but you have to find the most treasured person in life or rediscover your true self. I hope you believe in love and deserve to be in love."

Grappling with the delicate balance between life, love and work, "I Miss You" has struck a chord with many young viewers navigating the hectic and high-pressure demands of urban life. During various promotional events, fans have passionately implored the lead actors to revise the ending of the film so that the leads reunite, despite the film's storyline unfolding differently. 

Since its debut on International Women's Day, March 8, "I Miss You" has already surpassed 160 million yuan at the box office. At the premiere held on the film's release day in Beijing, writer-turned-director Han Han was in attendance and later praised the film for its convincing depiction of life and love. He expressed regret over not securing the adaptation rights to the novel "Wang Jinjin I Lost Twice" by Zheng Zhi, who contributed to the production of "I Miss You" as its scriptwriter.

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