Synopsis
The film follows Xu Lai, a former artist whose dreams were dashed when the responsibilities of life set in. With his life now revolving around his wife Cai Bo who is obsessed with having children, the quirks of his eccentric family and his mediocre, ordinary existence, Xu Lai hopes to reconnect with his first love Yang YIi on an upcoming vacation. However, his hopes are dashed when he finds himself wrapped up in a murder investigation that proves truth is often stranger than fiction.
Scores
Overall Score
56.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
27.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
96.0%
Review Aggregate
55.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 5 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, romantic, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyromanticfamily-friendlysuspensefulaction-packedcharacter-driven
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xu Zheng | 2015 | $1,269,000 | $1,680,000 | (est) |
| Zhao Wei | 2015 | $781,000 | $1,034,000 | (est) |
| Bao Bei'er | 2015 | $588,000 | $779,000 | (est) |
| Du Juan | 2015 | $481,000 | $637,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count5
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.4
IMDb votes1,991
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $1,302,281 | $1,723,736 |
| International | 2015 | $254,981,631 | $337,501,003 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $256,283,912 | $339,224,739 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $102,643,793 | $135,862,269 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $2,339,000 | $3,095,968 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $2,453,000 | $3,246,861 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $2,653,000 | $3,511,587 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $7,111,000 | $9,412,324 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $520,912 | $689,495 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $117,720,705 | $155,818,503 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $15,600,000 | $20,648,608 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $12,841,000 (est) | $16,996,716 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $9,418,000 | $12,465,935 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $886,000 | $1,172,735 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $3,120,000 | $4,129,722 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $41,865,000 | $55,413,715 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $75,855,705 | $100,404,788 |
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