Director: Giddens Ko
Artist Name(s): Michelle Chen, Ko Chen Tung, Steven Hao
In school, there's always that one girl that everyone falls in love with. Some will choose to pursue her, while others will stand idly by, waiting for the chance that will never come. Popular Taiwanese novelist Giddens took a third route and chose to write a novel about her. Now, he brings that popular autobiographical novel to the big screen with You Are the Apple of My Eye. Both a hilariously crude schoolyard comedy and a bittersweet romance, the novelist's directorial debut follows the misadventures of a horny high school student, his equally horny friends, and the one girl he'll never forget.
With a universal story about schoolyard mischief and the joys of first love, You Are the Apple of My Eye identified with audiences who saw their own teenage years played out on screen. In addition to being one of the highest-grossing Taiwanese films in history, it also set new box office records in Singapore, Mainland China and Hong Kong. From a mild teen romance to a love story that is connecting with an entire generation, You Are the Apple of My Eye is truly the Asian pop culture sensation of 2011.
Ko Ching Teng (Ko Chen Tung) is a mischievous high school student only interested in messing around with his equally mischievous friends. After getting into trouble for a crude classroom prank, Ching Teng is ordered to be supervised by classmate Shen Chia Yi (Michelle Chen), one of the prettiest, smartest girls in class. Over time, the two end up becoming good friends, even though their friendship continues to remain platonic. With their high school days coming to an end and an uncertain future ahead, will Chia Yi and Ching Teng finally take their relationship to the next level?
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