Asia Society at the Movies: If You Are the One

Directed by Feng Xiaogang, the celebrated Chinese filmmaker known for his box office hits, If You Are the One (2008) is a romantic comedy about an unlikely couple coming together. Qin Fen is a wealthy inventor who is lonely and looking for love. Hoping to find a wife, he begins online dating and goes on several disastrous dates with various women. The only connection he makes is with Xiaoxiao Liang, a flight attendant who is in love with a married man. With megastars Ge You and Shu Qi as the film’s two main characters, If You are the One was a huge success in China, smashing box office records after its release.

Presented as part of a Feng Xiaogang retrospective, join us for a weekend-long screening of If You Are the One.

If You Are the One

“China box office king Feng Xiaogang makes an assured return to his trademark genre, the romantic comedy.” — The Hollywood Reporter

Genre: Romantic Comedy
Duration: 130 minutes
Director: Feng Xiaogang
Language: Chinese
Subtitles: English
Producers: Wang Zhongjun, John Chong
Executive producers: Chen Kuofu, Hu Xiaofeng, Wang Zhonglei
Main Cast: Ge You, Shu Qi, Alex Fong, Vivian Hsu

How to Watch
Register for free via Eventive to stream this film. Viewing instructions for the film will be emailed to all registrants. This film screening via Eventive is only available in the following authorized regions: United States of America, Australia, Hong Kong, Philippines, India, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland. The film is not available to stream in countries not listed as an authorized region. For any further questions, reach out to movies@asiasociety.org.

This program is presented by Asia Society Museum and Asia Society Southern California as part of Asia Society at the Movies, a series that showcases a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora.

This screening is made possible by Huayi Brothers.

Asia Society at the Movies
Asia Society is proud to present Asia Society at the Movies, a new series of film screenings and conversations showcasing a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora. Asia Society at the Movies celebrates established and emerging voices, contemporary films and classics, and documentaries. The series builds on Asia Society’s long and rich history of film programming. This initiative also serves to deepen understanding of Asian cultures—a core part of Asia Society’s mission since its creation. Learn more about the Asia Society at the Movies initiative.

About Asia Society Museum
Asia Society Museum presents a wide range of traditional, modern, and contemporary exhibitions of Asian and Asian American art, taking new approaches to familiar masterpieces and introducing under-recognized arts and artists. The Asia Society Museum Collection comprises a traditional art collection, including the initial bequests of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd, and a contemporary art collection. Through exhibitions and public programs, Asia Society provides a forum for the issues and viewpoints reflected in both traditional and contemporary Asian art and in Asia today.

About Asia Society Southern California
Established in Los Angeles in 1985, Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) is ideally situated at the gateway to the Asia-Pacific region. ASSC has played a pivotal role through creative programs and activities in increasing shared knowledge, enhancing dialogue, and furthering cultural exchanges transcending regional boundaries. As part of the global Asia Society, which was founded more than 60 years ago in New York City, ASSC has launched many creative initiatives and programs addressing current issues of importance across the fields of the arts, culture, policy, business, and education.