Fall in Love at First Kiss

2019 2h 3m ZH

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6.6

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5.9

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★6.6TMDB · 97★5.9IMDB · 957

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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Yuan Xiangqin, a high school student, is deeply in love with Jiang Zhishu, her schoolmate. He rejects her, only for them to live together when the house that she resides in collapses.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Darren Wang
Jiang Zhishu
Lin Yun
Yuan Xiangqin
Kenji Chen
Ah Jin
Cecilia Choi
Gong Shahui
Christopher Lee
Jiang's Father
Christy Chung Lai-Tai
Jiang's Mother
Yi-Chen Tsai
Li Mei
Alina Cheng
Sen

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frankie Chen
Writers: Kaoru Tada, Zero Huang
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Taiwan

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Taiwan.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Darren Wang and Lin Yun and Kenji Chen carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9657764 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Frankie Chen directs. Produced in China, Taiwan. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: China, Taiwan.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Darren Wang and Lin Yun and Kenji Chen carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt9657764 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 97 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Released under 13 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Runtime: 123 min · 2h 3m
Status: Released
Box office: $29
Original language: ZH
IMDB: Fall in Love at First Kiss (2019)
IMDB rating: 5.9/10 · 957 votes

Awards

1 nomination total

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Frankie Chen

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Community reviews

What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-18
★ 8/10
Fall in Love at First Kiss offers a light-hearted romantic tale adapted from the beloved manga Itazura Na Kiss, with a modern school setting and familiar storyline. While the visuals and music are well-crafted, the exaggerated acting and overly bright lighting may not appeal to all viewers. Still, the film conveys meaningful messages about perseverance, self-discovery, and learning when to let go, making it a decent pick for fans of youthful romance. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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