China Box Office: ‘Fireflies in the Sun,’ a Remake of ‘John Q,’ Soars to Weekend First Place
Wanda Pictures’ “Fireflies in the Sun,” an adaptation of the 2002 Nick Cassavetes film “John Q,” opened first with $54.2 million, according to data from Artisan Gateway. It tells the story about a family that lived a poor but happy life until the son has an accident and needs an expensive treatment, which his father does whatever it takes to obtain. The China box office so far in 2021 is 26.3% lower than at the same point in 2019, Artisan Gateway reported. Read more Variety
Romantic Film Focuses on Middle-Aged People’s Romance
Romantic movie “B for Busy” will open in cinemas across China on Christmas Eve. The film, starring Xu Zheng, Ni Hongjie and Ma Yili, is centered on the emotions and romance of middle-aged people in Shanghai. Director Shao Yihui hopes the film can inspire people to be more open-minded in making choices in their lives and relationships. Read more SHINE
