I don't think many people realize that this movie doesn't show five love stories of five couples; it depicts instead one love story for one couple through their lives, from age 16 to 66. The director has an ambition, which is to tell a story about time using the space as a method. The high school kids found their first love; 10 years later, they became the young couple in their 20s who struggled between love and bread; 10 years later, they again became the third couple in their 30s who struggled against infidelity...and so on. This is a great attempt for a director who debut his movie. I think this is one the best Chinese romantic movies.
Review of Beijing Love Story
