It's the movies you never expect, they're the ones that get you.

The movie pulls you in from the opening. As the movie opens, you feel there's going to be a wonderful love story between these two characters... and you're right. The chemistry between them is unmistakably palpable from the moment the leads meet on the train.

It's not all roses but it's not bleak either... and the challenges they face are not superficial. This movie tells the true story of love with its twists and turns, pain and confusion and the freeing euphoria that comes with loving and being loved.

The characters are compelling and well-rounded, like old friends you are happy *finally* got together. (And can I just say ZHOU DONGYUUUUUUU!)

And it's not just romance. So many familiar aspects of the lives of the 20-something are touched on. Confusion and seeming lack of success after graduating with a degree that was supposed to be the key to your future, starting out on your own, the morphing sense of "home" and identity, career envy, uncertainty about the future, and the shift in how you relate with your parents as you become a more independent adult.

No wonder the Chinese title of this movie translates to "The Future Us" or "The Later Us". Because they are going through this period of tremendous uncertainty and change together and we (the audience) and they (the characters) are both curious to see how they will come out on the other side.

Beautiful beautiful cinematography, a fitting soundtrack that never overpowers or feels emotionally manipulative, amazing acting and a beautiful love story.

This movie is complete gem.

P.S. Make sure you stay till the end of the credits. This movie is special to the very last second of run time.