''Adoring'' () is a Chinese ensemble

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directed by Larry Yang and produced by Xu Zheng. It tells 6 heartwarming stories of how people interact with their pets to discover love in their lives.

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began in April 2019 in China and it was released in China on 31 December 2019. It was subsequently released internationally in North America, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Singapore and Japan from January 2020.

Synopsis

Gao Ming is a single father who lives alone with a cat after being estranged from his wife and daughter, he tries to connect with the latter when she returns for a vacation. Chen Leyun is a student who becomes blind after an illness and his classmate Jiang Nan tries to help him by training her pet to be his guide-dog. Li Xiang tries to hide his pet pig from his girlfriend Qu Feifei, but to no avail when she moves into his apartment. Zhao Le and Fang Xin is a newly married couple who finds their attempts at consummating their marriage being hilariously thwarted repeatedly by her pet dog. Luo Hua gets his neighbour An Ying's help to get care of a stray cat, not knowing her obsession with cleanliness. Ah De has the help of a stray dog when he loses his way delivering food to the apartment, and ends up helping it to find a new home eventually.

Cast

Main cast

* Yu Hewei as Gao Ming, a single father *

Li Landi Li Landi (; born 2 September 1999), also known as Landy Li, is a Chinese actress, singer and model of Hui ethnicity. She also starred in 2019 Chinese film ''Adoring''. She is best known for her roles in the dramas '' My Huckleberry Friends '' (20 ...

as Gao Mengmeng, Gao Ming's daughter *

Leo Wu Wu Lei (, born December 26, 1999), also known as Leo Wu, is a Chinese actor. He is known as the "China's Little Brother" () in China. He made his first appearance in commercials at the age of three. In 2007, officially made his debut in acti ...

as Chen Leyun, a blind student *

Zhang Zifeng Zhang Zifeng (born 27 August 2001), also known as Wendy Zhang, is a Chinese actress currently attending Beijing Film Academy. She is widely considered one of the best young actors in China today. In 2012 she won Best Newcomer at the 31st Hundre ...

as Jiang Nan, Leyun's classmate *

Wallace Chung Wallace Chung Hon-leung (; born 30 November 1974) is a Hong Kong actor and singer, best known for his work on several Chinese television dramas. Chung ranked 68th on ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 list in 2013, 94th in 2014, 45th in 2015, 31st in ...

as Li Xiang, a stock broker *

Yang Zishan Yang Zishan (, born 6 November 1986) is a Chinese actress. She is known for her breakout role in the film '' So Young'', which won her the Huabiao Award for Outstanding New Actress and the Best Actress awards at the 5th China Image Film Festival a ...

as Qu Feifei, Li Xiang's girlfriend *

William Chan William Chan Wai-ting (born 21 November 1985) is a Hong Kong singer, dancer and actor. In 2003, he participated in New Talent Singing Awards where he won several awards. He was then signed under Emperor Entertainment Group. He began his singin ...

as Zhao Le, a graphic designer *

Zhong Chuxi Zhong Chuxi (; born 18 March 1993), also known as Elane Zhong, is a Chinese actress best known for portraying Nie Xiaoqian in the 2019 film '' The Knight of Shadows: Between Yin and Yang''. Filmography Film Television series Discography Awa ...

as Fang Xin, an air stewardess, Zhao Le's wife *

Tan Jianci Tan Jianci (; born October 5, 1990), also known by his stage name ''JC-T'', is a Chinese actor, singer, and dancer. He is the youngest member of the Chinese idol group M.I.C. (band), M.I.C. Tan is now active as an actor in China and is known for ...

as Luo Hua, an animal lover *

Kan Qingzi Kan Qingzi (, born 15 April 1988) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy. Career In 2008, Kan made her acting debut in the television series '' The Dream of Red Mansions'' based on the novel by the same name by Cao Xu ...

as An Ying, Luo Hua's neighbour * Guo Qilin as Ah De, a food-delivery worker

Supporting cast

Gong Beibi Beibi Gong () (born February 21, 1978 in Fujian, China) is a Chinese film and television actress. Beginning her acting career as a teenager, she later graduated from the prestigious Central Academy of Drama where she first gained recognition amo ...

as Gao's Ex-wife * Zhao Yunzhuo as young Fang Xin * Li Qian * Lang Yueting * Yu Ailei * Wang Ziyi * ONER

Soundtrack

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, id=10203982 2019 films Chinese romantic comedy-drama films Films directed by Larry Yang 2010s Mandarin-language films