B for Busy (2021)

Other name: 爱情神话, 愛情神話, Ai Qing Shen Hua, Myth of Love, Love Myth, Миф о любви

Description:

"B for Busy" follows Lao Bai, a 50-year-old Shanghai painting teacher. Divorced for years, he meticulously fills his days, denying a deep-seated loneliness that belies his outwardly pragmatic existence. His solitary life is shaped by an unforgettable, exotic love from his distant past—a first-sight connection so powerful he committed to being alone forever. While Lao Bai navigates the mundane realities of daily life, he observes his cherished friend, Lao Wu, who is a stark contrast. Lao Wu lived a singular, unwavering devotion to one person, ultimately weaving a legendary, dreamlike love myth. The film delves into Lao Bai's internal conflict as he grapples with his own romantic ideal, his friend's extraordinary legacy, and the simple truth of his present, forcing him to re-evaluate what it truly means to be busy and to live.

Director: Shao Yi Hui [邵艺辉]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Comedy; Romance