Best Chinese romance movies
Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch romance films from China, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
Forever Young (2018)
Forever Young (2018)
From World War, to revolution and ultimately rebirth, Forever Young is the story of four generations spanning a hundred years of modern Chinese history. Each generation faces its own unique set of challenges. Up against corporate corruption, the trials and tribulations of the cultural revolution, and one's duty to nation in time of war, they are faced with choosing their individual paths through history. But as the challenges and turmoil of each generation may differ as time changes, what was learned in the past cannot help but effect the choices that are made in the future as it is passed down from generation to generation. And that is the universal message that being true to yourself is precious. It is the source of strength that empowers one to become the person they want to be, to march forward as far as their hearts desire, into the future.
Fangs & Fury (2024)
Fangs & Fury (2024)
In the city of R in Southeast Asia, amnesiac Yuan Bu is rescued by siblings Wu Ting and Liu Liu, who run a flower shop. As they bond, Yuan Bu's cheerful demeanor earns their trust, despite his hidden secrets. When Wu Ting's health worsens, Yuan Bu enters underground boxing to pay for her treatment, only to face the return of Fu Yi, a sinister biologist from his past, whose reappearance is no coincidence.
Summer Palace (2006)
Summer Palace (2006)
Yu Hong leaves her home village and starts university in Beijing, where she develops a consuming and compulsive relationship with another student. The student riots from 1989 then ensue and take a toll on their lives.
The Warring States (2011)
Wet Season (2019)
Wet Season (2019)
Wet Season revolves around the life of Ling, a schoolteacher who deals with infertility while having to take care of her infirm father-in-law at home. One of Ling's students, Kok Wei Lun, develops a crush on her during remedial Chinese classes. The two become closer as Wei Lun embraces Ling's extra tutoring.
Upcoming Summer (2021)
Upcoming Summer (2021)
When a white lie leads to unexpected results, Chen Chen and Zheng Yuxing forge a deep friendship and must face the harsh realities of growing up.
Spring Fever (2009)
Spring Fever (2009)
Hired to spy on a philandering husband, Luo Haitao soon becomes entangled in a clandestine affair with the other man. Along with Luo's girlfriend, they succumb to the delirium of drunken nights, but how long can their tryst last?
Last Letter (2018)
Last Letter (2018)
All Yuan Zhinan has left behind when she passed away is a letter and an invitation to a school reunion. Attending the reunion in lieu of her late elder sister, Zhihua accidentally runs into Yin Chuan, on whom she had a crush in her youth. As old memories are evoked, and correspondences travel through different contexts and times, Zhihua slowly uncovers the intricate story of the trio.
My Best Summer (2019)
My Best Summer (2019)
Geng Geng had been an ordinary girl before her entry to the best high school in the province by chance. She doesn't like her life there until she meets Yu Huai, her seatmate - their names make up the word "Geng geng yu huai", meaning "Unforgettable memories". They don't like each other at the beginning, but soon they start to understand each other.
Uncontrolled Love (2016)
Uncontrolled Love (2016)
Xie Yan adopts Shu Nian as a child, but after years apart, old feelings resurface, forcing Xie to confront his true emotions despite the obstacles.
Tuya's Marriage (2006)
Tuya's Marriage (2006)
Set in Inner Mongolia, a physical setback causes a young woman to choose a suitor who can take care of her, as well as her disabled husband.
Uncontrolled Love 2 (2016)
Uncontrolled Love 2 (2016)
Xie Yan realizes his love for Shu Nian, but Shu Nian hides his feelings. After Shu Nian is fired by Xie Yan's father, their relationship faces more turmoil.
I Belonged to You (2016)
I Belonged to You (2016)
A romantic tale revolving around two radio disc jockeys and the world they inhabit. They find the audience they reach reflects their love and heartbreak, forcing them to deal with issues larger than just their own lives.
Crystal Sky of Yesterday (2018)
Crystal Sky of Yesterday (2018)
The story of some senior high school students in a Chinese village, their dreams, friendships and romances.
The Garden of Evening Mists (2019)
The Left Ear (2015)
The Left Ear (2015)
Li Er, a 17 year old girl who has great difficulty hearing out of her left ear, is rejected after confessing her love to a boy, Xu yi. Instead the boy is in love with Li Bala, a girl who is in fact in love with Zhang Yang. Li Er befriends Li Bala, who dies due to an accident. As the movie progresses, Li Er overcomes her hatred of Zhang Yang, whom she blamed for Li Bala's death.
The Palace (2013)
The Palace (2013)
In Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang and Liuli became maids and friends in the imperial palace. Liuli wanted to be famous whereas Chen Xiang just wanted to live a normal life. Liuli attempted to change her life by knowing the prince, even at the cost of betraying Chen Xiang.
Gone with the Light (2019)
Gone with the Light (2019)
A group of people that disappear after a mysterious light falls upon the city, leaving the survivors to try and unravel the mystery.
My Love (2021)
My Love (2021)
Tells the 15-year love story between Zhou Xiao Qi, a long-time swimming student and You Yong Ci, a transfer student. In high school, Zhou Xiao Qi fell in love at first sight with You Yong Ci. A young and ignorant pure love, the boy silently guarded, but the girl left without saying goodbye. Life after that, 15 years of love long-distance race. Your wedding is also my coming-of-age gift.
Under the Bridge (1984)
Under the Bridge (1984)
This simple romance story does not mean much to westerners, and in fact, does not even mean anything to Chinese today, but it was a big thing when it was made, not long after the end of Cultural Revolution in which even the personal romance was restricted. This movie is one of the pioneers of personal liberalization in advocating people seeking out their love following their own hearts, not from other people.
I Am Somebody (2015)
I Am Somebody (2015)
A young man travels from his hometown to Hengdian, the place where the country's biggest movies are filmed. Like many others, his dream is to become a movie star. However, the life of an actor proves to be very harsh, and only a select few will ever be anything more than extras.
The Crossing II (2015)
The Crossing II (2015)
A story of three couples and their intertwining love stories set in 1940s Taiwan and Shanghai, centered around the 1949 sinking of Taiping.