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You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot

You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011) movie poster

You Are the Apple of My Eye is a 2011 romantic comedy directed by Giddens Ko, starring Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi as Shen Chia-yi, Kai Ko and Lotus Wang. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $30.2 million worldwide.

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You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Giddens Ko
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You Are the Apple of My Eye About?

The premise of You Are the Apple of My Eye without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in a private high school, a close‑knit circle of friends all become infatuated with the bright, popular Shen Chia‑yi. Ko Ching‑teng claims he isn’t interested, yet he eventually finds himself falling for her too, sparking the typical mix of youthful romance, rivalry and self‑discovery.

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Cast & crew

You Are the Apple of My Eye Cast & Characters

Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi leads the cast as Shen Chia-yi, with Kai Ko as Ko Ching-teng and Lotus Wang as Ching-teng's Mother. Directed by Giddens Ko; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Giddens Ko

More films directed by Giddens Ko, best-rated first: Miss Shampoo, Till We Meet Again and Mon Mon Mon Monsters.

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Plot

You Are the Apple of My Eye Plot Summary

What happens in You Are the Apple of My Eye from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

From 1994, Shen Chia-yi, an outstanding student who wins admiration from teachers and classmates, and Ko Ching-teng, a mischievous, financially modest classmate, share a complex early connection that quietly shapes their futures. An awkward incident in class leads the principal to seat Ching-teng in front of Chia-yi, setting the stage for a evolving dynamic between them. When Chia-yi forgets her English textbook, Ching-teng lends her his own, endures a long lecture and punishment, and this small act moves her to repay him with help: she prepares a practice exam, urges him to stay after school to study, and their study sessions slowly draw them closer. As Ching-teng’s grades rise, their bond deepens, turning companionship into something steadier and more meaningful.

Full summary

The whole story of You Are the Apple of My Eye, scene by scene

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Box office

You Are the Apple of My Eye Box Office

You Are the Apple of My Eye grossed $30.2 million worldwide.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$30.2M

International
$30.2M
Videos

You Are the Apple of My Eye Trailers & Videos

The trailer of You Are the Apple of My Eye.

You Are The Apple Of My Eye - Trailer in Chi and Eng subtitles
Quiz

How Well Do You Know You Are the Apple of My Eye?

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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What is the name of the male lead who sits in front of Shen Chia-yi after being reseated?

Details

You Are the Apple of My Eye Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Na xie nian, wo men yi qi zhui de nu hai” and “Ты — самое дорогое, что у меня есть”.

Also known as
  • Na xie nian, wo men yi qi zhui de nu hai
  • Ты — самое дорогое, что у меня есть
  • 그 시절
  • 우리가 좋아했던 소녀
  • 那些年,我们一起追的女孩
  • Chasing Eyes
  • Göz Bebeğimsin
  • Ти си ябълката на окото ми
  • Cô Gái Năm Ấy Chúng Ta Cùng Theo Đuổi
  • เธอคือสุดที่รักของฉัน

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FAQ

You Are the Apple of My Eye FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of You Are the Apple of My Eye, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You Are the Apple of My Eye?

You Are the Apple of My Eye runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was You Are the Apple of My Eye released?

You Are the Apple of My Eye was released on August 19, 2011.

Who directed You Are the Apple of My Eye?

You Are the Apple of My Eye was directed by Giddens Ko.

More films by Giddens Ko

Who is in the cast of You Are the Apple of My Eye?

You Are the Apple of My Eye stars Michelle Chen Yan-Hsi as Shen Chia-yi, Kai Ko as Ko Ching-teng and Lotus Wang as Ching-teng's Mother, among 13 credited actors.

How much did You Are the Apple of My Eye make at the box office?

You Are the Apple of My Eye grossed $30.2 million worldwide.

Does You Are the Apple of My Eye have a post-credit scene?

No. You Are the Apple of My Eye has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is You Are the Apple of My Eye in?

The original language of You Are the Apple of My Eye is Chinese.

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