Yao (segment "Tokyo") (played by Chen Bolin) is a protagonist in About Love.
Chinese computer graphic artist visiting Tokyo to expand his professional exposure. He develops a subtle, unspoken mutual attraction with Michiko, which culminates in their first in-person meeting. Michiko (segment "Tokyo") (played by Misaki Itō) is a protagonist in About Love.
Japanese painter recovering from a recent breakup. She shares a quiet, sweet mutual attraction with Yao, leading to their initial meeting. A-Su (segment "Taipei") (played by Mavis Fan) appears in About Love.
Taipei local dealing with heartbreak. She hires Tecchan to help assemble a wall unit, sparking a series of hilarious scenes driven by language barriers and his efforts to help her reconnect with her ex. Tecchan (segment "Taipei") (played by Ryo Kase) appears in About Love.
Japanese tourist in Taipei who assists A-Su with furniture assembly. He navigates comedic communication gaps and actively helps her explore the possibility of reconciling with her former partner. Yun (segment "Shanghai") (played by Li Xiaolu) appears in About Love.
Shanghai resident who rents a room to Shuhei. She hides her initial crush on him due to his devotion to his girlfriend, but her attraction deepens when he receives a breakup postcard, remaining unspoken throughout. Shuhei (segment "Shanghai") (played by Takashi Tsukamoto) appears in About Love.
Japanese student renting an apartment in Shanghai. His devoted relationship with his girlfriend initially dampens Yun's interest, but his sudden breakup and departure become a poignant backdrop for her hidden feelings. Yuka (segment "Tokyo") (played by Yui Ichikawa) appears in About Love.
One of the two fellow art students (Japanese and Chinese) who befriend Yao in Tokyo. Her role serves as a minor supporting element within the segment's sub-plot. Shop owner (segment "Tokyo") (played by Ren Osugi) appears in About Love.
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Characters
Yao (segment "Tokyo")
(played by Chen Bolin) — protagonist
Chinese computer graphic artist visiting Tokyo to expand his professional exposure. He develops a subtle, unspoken mutual attraction with Michiko, which culminates in their first in-person meeting.
Michiko (segment "Tokyo")
(played by Misaki Itō) — protagonist
Japanese painter recovering from a recent breakup. She shares a quiet, sweet mutual attraction with Yao, leading to their initial meeting.
A-Su (segment "Taipei")
(played by Mavis Fan) — supporting
Taipei local dealing with heartbreak. She hires Tecchan to help assemble a wall unit, sparking a series of hilarious scenes driven by language barriers and his efforts to help her reconnect with her e...
Tecchan (segment "Taipei")
(played by Ryo Kase) — supporting
Japanese tourist in Taipei who assists A-Su with furniture assembly. He navigates comedic communication gaps and actively helps her explore the possibility of reconciling with her former partner.
Yun (segment "Shanghai")
(played by Li Xiaolu) — supporting
Shanghai resident who rents a room to Shuhei. She hides her initial crush on him due to his devotion to his girlfriend, but her attraction deepens when he receives a breakup postcard, remaining unspok...
Shuhei (segment "Shanghai")
(played by Takashi Tsukamoto) — supporting
Japanese student renting an apartment in Shanghai. His devoted relationship with his girlfriend initially dampens Yun's interest, but his sudden breakup and departure become a poignant backdrop for he...
Yuka (segment "Tokyo")
(played by Yui Ichikawa) — minor
One of the two fellow art students (Japanese and Chinese) who befriend Yao in Tokyo. Her role serves as a minor supporting element within the segment's sub-plot.
Shop owner (segment "Tokyo")
(played by Ren Osugi) — minor
Min
(played by Yang Rui) — minor
Story Analysis
An anthology film exploring three distinct romantic and emotional narratives across Tokyo, Taipei, and Shanghai, focusing on unspoken connections, language barriers, and urban melancholy.
Plot Progression
Tokyo: The Unspoken Spark
Taipei: Walls and Words
Shanghai: Shadows of Departure
Directed by Zhang Yibai, Ten Shimoyama, Yee Chih-yen
