Chinese cinema is known for their period dramas, historical dramas and martial art flicks. However, China is also home to some the most compelling love stories ever made. These thought-provoking and soulful love ballads have crossed barriers of language, culture and society as they effortlessly portray the emotions and feelings between two lovers. The sweet and sugary romantic comedies still have a large fan following the China and overseas.
Some of the most widely watched romantic Chinese movies are In the Mood for Love (2000), Lan Yu (2001), If You Are the One (2008), Virtuous Queen of Han (2008) and Sound of the Desert. These movies deals with the themes of love, romance betrayal and jealously that resonate with the younger audience who are in love with each other. These less-than-conventional romantic Chinese movies range from the hilarious to the heart-wrenching that wills surely leave you in tears.
