SoulMate

2016 1h 50m ZH

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 92

RomanceDrama

Synopsis

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The film spans two decades, as the story unfolds in a series of flashbacks that begin when Qiyue and Ansheng were just thirteen. The two became inseparable, until they met a boy who ended up tearing their lives apart.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Zhou Dongyu
Li Ansheng
Ma Sichun
Lin Qiyue
Toby Lee
Su Jiaming
Li Ping
Qiyue's Mother
Cai Gang
Qiyue's Father
Meng Ting-yi
Ansheng's Mother
Cindy Yao
Young Lin Qiyue
Li Haofang
Young Ansheng

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung
Writers: Anni Baobei, Lam Wing-Sum, Wu Nan
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung, shot by Yu Jing-pin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Derek Hui Wang-Yu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun and Toby Lee carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6054290 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 92 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung directs. Yu Jing-pin behind the camera. Derek Hui Wang-Yu cuts. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung, shot by Yu Jing-pin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Derek Hui Wang-Yu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Zhou Dongyu and Ma Sichun and Toby Lee carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6054290 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 92 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 9 themes, including "china", "shanghai, china", "feminism", "coming of age".

The technical file

Cinematography: Yu Jing-pin
Editing: Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Sound: Joe Huang
Runtime: 110 min · 1h 50m
Status: Released
Original language: ZH
IMDB: SoulMate (2016)

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What people are saying

badelf2024-05-27
★ 10/10
I would say this is a chick-flick but it really isn't. I would say this is your usual love triangle movie, which was what I was thinking about 30 minutes in. BUT it really wasn't. The plot line twisted into something that was completely creative, and did it so naturally that it was a surprise. The director is to be hugely credited, not just for his brilliant casting, but for everything else about this movie. The screenplay was fantastic. The real show was the two lead actresses. Their acting, their character, and their chemistry is at a level I haven't seen in a Western movie since I don't know when. In fact, they were both given the Golden Horse awards - that's the equivalent of the Academy handing out 2 Oscars for Best Actress for the same film. Unheard of, right? But it makes perfect sense here! Well done, ladies! Well.Done.
Alunauwie2026-07-17
★ 9/10
Soulmate (2016) is a heartfelt Chinese drama that explores how friendship, love, and misunderstandings can reshape even the strongest bond between two best friends. Supported by outstanding performances, an emotional nonlinear narrative, and a memorable ending, the film delivers a deeply moving experience despite its complex relationship dynamics. It is a gentle recommendation for viewers who enjoy character-driven dramas that leave a lasting emotional impact. BY ALUNAUWIE