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Love Will Tear Us Apart (2021): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Love Will Tear Us Apart is a 2021 romantic drama directed by Mo Sha, starring Chen Hongqin as Ling Yiyao's Mother, Qu Chuxiao and Zhang Jingyi. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $45.1 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.

worldwide gross
$45.1M
budget
$10M
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Love Will Tear Us Apart (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Mo Sha
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Chinese
Budget
$10M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Love Will Tear Us Apart About?

The premise of Love Will Tear Us Apart without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Lu and Ling were high-school sweethearts who made a promise to marry. Their youthful commitment is put to the test over the following decade as numerous challenges and obstacles arise, threatening to tear them apart and forcing them to confront difficult choices about their future together.

Love Will Tear Us Apart Themes & Keywords

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  • the future
  • love
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Cast & crew

Love Will Tear Us Apart Cast & Characters

Chen Hongqin leads the cast as Ling Yiyao's Mother, with Qu Chuxiao as Lu Qinyang and Zhang Jingyi as Ling Yiyao. Directed by Mo Sha; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Love Will Tear Us Apart Plot Summary

What happens in Love Will Tear Us Apart from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lu Qinyang and Ling Yiyao first embark on their romantic journey while they are still in school, starting off with a heartfelt confession letter. After completing their high school education, Lu Qinyang moves to Zhoushan for work, while Ling Yiyao pursues her studies further in Nanjing. Their blooming relationship encounters obstacles, particularly from Ling Yiyao’s mother, who disapproves of their love. Despite her resistance, Lu Qinyang and Ling Yiyao remain resolute in their decision to stay together.

Full summary

The whole story of Love Will Tear Us Apart, scene by scene

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Box office

Love Will Tear Us Apart Box Office & Budget

Love Will Tear Us Apart grossed $45.1 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 4.5 times what it cost.

2021 box office

Worldwide gross

$45.1M

4.5× its budget

International
$45.1M
Budget
$10M
Videos

Love Will Tear Us Apart Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Love Will Tear Us Apart.

Love Will Tear Us Apart Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Love Will Tear Us Apart?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Love Will Tear Us Apart Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “与我十年长跑的女友明天要嫁人了” and “Wo yao wo men zai yi qi”.

Also known as
  • 与我十年长跑的女友明天要嫁人了
  • Wo yao wo men zai yi qi
  • 청춘적니
  • 我要我們在一起
  • Хочу, чтобы мы были вместе
  • Anh Muốn Chúng Ta Ở Bên Nhau
  • あなたがここにいてほしい

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FAQ

Love Will Tear Us Apart FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Love Will Tear Us Apart, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love Will Tear Us Apart?

Love Will Tear Us Apart runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Love Will Tear Us Apart released?

Love Will Tear Us Apart was released on May 20, 2021.

Who directed Love Will Tear Us Apart?

Love Will Tear Us Apart was directed by Mo Sha.

More films by Mo Sha

Who is in the cast of Love Will Tear Us Apart?

Love Will Tear Us Apart stars Chen Hongqin as Ling Yiyao's Mother, Qu Chuxiao as Lu Qinyang and Zhang Jingyi as Ling Yiyao, among 14 credited actors.

How much did Love Will Tear Us Apart make at the box office?

Love Will Tear Us Apart grossed $45.1 million worldwide on a budget of $10 million.

Does Love Will Tear Us Apart have a post-credit scene?

No. Love Will Tear Us Apart has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Love Will Tear Us Apart in?

The original language of Love Will Tear Us Apart is Chinese.

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