The film is adapted from a viral 2013 online post titled by author Li Haibo, which was based on his personal experiences. Plot Overview
: Ten years ago, Lü Qinyang publicly confessed his love to Ling Yiyao and promised to marry her, vowing never to regret their relationship. The film is adapted from a viral 2013
: As they grow older, their love is tested by financial hardships. Lü Qinyang takes on grueling manual labor—including interning at a construction site in Shandong—to provide a better future for Ling Yiyao. It follows the decade-long, turbulent journey of high
: To prepare for their roles, the lead actors wrote daily letters to each other from their characters' perspectives for half a month. It follows the decade-long
The 2021 Chinese film (Chinese: 我要我们在一起; Wǒ yào wǒmen zài yīqǐ ) is a poignant romantic drama directed by Mo Sha. It follows the decade-long, turbulent journey of high school sweethearts Lü Qinyang (Qu Chuxiao) and Ling Yiyao (Zhang Jingyi) as they transition from campus life to the harsh realities of adulthood. Story Background
: Critics have praised the film's authentic depiction of how "love can only flourish under financial freedom," highlighting the conflict between youthful ideals and late-capitalist economic pressures.