Year-ender: 2024 Captivating Chinese screens

You Only Live Once

Douban Rating:7.5

Box Office: 3.46 billion yuan ($541 million)

Directed by Jia Ling, You Only Live Once is a motivational film that continues her signature style of crafting heartwarming, human-centered stories. The movie narrates the transformational experiences of Le Ying after encountering a boxing coach. Beyond weight loss and boxing, it delves into the journey of self-discovery and self-love. Jia Ling's physical transformation for the role, including a weight loss of roughly 50 kg, garnered significant attention and buzz for the film.