Soul Mate (2016 film)
Soul Mate is a 2016 Chinese romantic drama film directed by Derek Tsang, based on the novel of the same name by Anni Baobei.[4] It stars Zhou Dongyu and Sandra Ma.[2] It was released in China on September 14, 2016.[1]
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| Chinese | 七月与安生 |
| Directed by | Derek Tsang |
| Produced by | Peter Chan Jojo Hui |
| Screenplay by | Lam Wing Sum Li Yuan Xu Yi-meng Wu Nan |
| Story by | Anni Baobei |
| Starring | Zhou Dongyu Sandra Ma |
| Music by | Peter Kam Yusuke Hatano |
| Cinematography | Jake Pollock Fisher Yu |
| Edited by | Derek Hui Li Dianshi Zhou Xiaolin Tan Xiang-Yuan |
Production companies | Jike Film (Shanghai) Beijing Jiaying Pictures Alibaba Pictures Group We Productions Horgos Jiamei Film Tianen Entertainment Shanghai Jike Media Wo Men Ya Bo Si Film Distribution (Beijing)[1] |
| Distributed by | Beijing Jiaying Pictures Wo Men Ya Bo Si Film Distribution (Beijing) Sanyue Guyu (Beijing) Meida Jike Film (Shanghai) Huaxia Film Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes[2] |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Budget | $8 million (Estimated)[3] |
| Box office | CN¥166.9 million[1] |
Plot
Thirty year-old working woman Li Ansheng's life in Shanghai is suddenly disrupted by the publication of a novel, entitled "Qiyue and Ansheng", a chronicle of her friendship with Qi Yue during her youth. Coupled with an accidental encounter with Su Jia Ming, a past love, her long repressed memories are unleashed with the force of a tsunami. The two girls seemed destined to become friends from the moment they entered high school. Though they were unseparable and believed that their bond would last for the rest of their lives, the cruelty of youth eventually led them to separate paths. Even more shocking is the discovery of a long buried secret shared by the women - a secret that serves as an emblem of their youth and the proof of their friendship.[3]
Cast
- Zhou Dongyu[2] as Li Ansheng
- Sandra Ma[2] as Lin Qiyue
- Toby Lee[2] as Su Jiaming
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 100% based on 9 reviews.[5]
Edmund Lee of South China Morning Post commended the film for transcending its potentially cloying premise to tell a story of friendship and love that’s at once melancholy and very emotional.[6] Both Zhou and Ma were credited for the film's success with their skillful displays of raw emotion.[6]
Soul Mate received 7 nominations at the annual Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards in 2016, and made history with a joint Best Actress win.[7]
Accolades
| Awards | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53rd Golden Horse Film Awards | Best Director | Derek Tsang | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Won | ||
| Sandra Ma | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Lam Wing Sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Nominated | ||
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | Dora Ng | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Film Song | "(It’s Not A Crime) It’s Just What We Do" | Nominated | ||
| 12th Chinese American Film Festival | Golden Angel Award Film | Won | [9] | |
| 23rd Hong Kong Film Critics Society Award | Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Won | [10] |
| Films of Merit | Soul Mate | Won | ||
| 11th Asian Film Awards | Best Director | Derek Tsang | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | ||
| 36th Hong Kong Film Award | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Derek Tsang | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | ||
| Sandra Ma | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Jake Pollock, Jing-Ping Yu | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Derek Hui, Li Dianshi, Zhou Xiaolin, Tan Xiang-Yuan | Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction | Zhai Tao | Nominated | ||
| Best Costume Make Up Design | Dora Ng | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Film Score | Peter Kam, Yusuke Hatano | Won | ||
| Best Original Film Song | "(It’s Not A Crime) It’s Just What We Do" | Nominated | ||
| Best New Director | Derek Tsang | Nominated | ||
| 1st Malaysia International Film Festival | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Jake Pollock, Fisher Yu | Nominated | ||
| 8th China Film Director's Guild Awards | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | ||
| Sandra Ma | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenwriter | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Nominated | ||
| Best Hong Kong / Taiwan Director | Derek Tsang | Won | ||
| Osaka Asian Film Festival 2017 | ABC Award | Soul Mate | Won | [11] |
| 24th Beijing College Student Film Festival | Best Film | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | ||
| Sandra Ma | Nominated | |||
| 31st Golden Rooster Awards | Best Picture | Nominated | [12][13] | |
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | ||
| Best Directorial Debut | Derek Tsang | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Derek Hui, Li Dianshi, Zhou Xiaolin, Tan Xiang-Yuan | Nominated | ||
| 17th Chinese Film Media Awards | Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | [14] |
| Sandra Ma | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenwriter | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Nominated | ||
| 2nd Golden Screen Awards | Best Director | Derek Tsang | Won | [15] |
| Best Actress | Zhou Dongyu | Won | ||
| Ma Sichun | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Won | ||
| 34th Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Picture | Soul Mate | Nominated | [16][17] |
| Best Director | Derek Tsang | Nominated | ||
| Best Writing | Lam Wing-sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yi-meng, Wu Nan | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Ma Sichun | Nominated | ||
| Zhou Dongyu | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Li Haofang | Nominated | ||
| Best Newcomer | Toby Lee | Nominated |
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- "Soul Mate". Internet Movie Database.
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- "Film review: Soul Mate – Zhou Dongyu, Ma Sichun excel in friendship drama". South China Morning Post. 26 October 2016.
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