Love Is Not Blind


Love Is Not Blind is a 2011 Chinese romantic comedy film directed by Teng Huatao. The film was adapted from an online novel written by Bao Jingjing which has been popular among cyber users since its appearance. Due to the popularity of the source, Teng adapted the novel into a movie, which was said to be prepared specially for Nov.11—the Singles' Day in China. The film became a major commercial success in China, considering its low budget. Now Teng is considering adapting the novel into a TV play.

Plot

Huang Xiaoxian, a 27-year-old woman who lives in Beijing, breaks up with her boyfriend of 7 years after witnessing him on a date with her best friend in a shopping mall. Heart-broken and depressed, Xiaoxian mopes around at work and nearly gets fired for screwing up a big assignment. With the surprising help from a colleague she usually loathes, Xiaoxian gradually heals, starts to see more truly of herself, and finds love from someone who has always been there for her.

Cast

  • Bai Baihe as Huang Xiaoxian
  • Wen Zhang as Wang Xiaojian
  • Zhang Jiayi as Da Laowang
  • Guo Jingfei as Lu Ran
  • Wang Yaoqing as Wei Yiran
  • Zhang Zixuan as Li Ke
  • Cao Cuifen as Aunt Zhang
  • Wei Zongwan as Uncle Chen
  • Hai Qing as Aunt Zhang
  • Liao Fan as Uncle Chen
  • Li Nian as Cello teacher
  • Jiao Junyan as Feng Jiaqi

    Theme song

Love Song, sung by Chen Shanni, with lyrics and music by her as well, was first included in Chen's album Later, we all cried in 2004.

Accolades and nominations

49th Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival