Overview
Nuts (Chinese: 奇葩朵朵; pinyin: Qípā duǒ duǒ) is a 2018 Chinese drama film directed by Li Xin. The film was produced by Shanghai Film (Group) Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Haihai Film and Television Production Co., Ltd. It was released in China on 4 April 2018.
Plot
The story follows Huang Jian (played by Zhang Ruoyun), a prodigious student in science and technology, who competes with Xu Zicong (Li Xian), a wealthy peer, for a coveted opportunity to study under a renowned applied‑physics professor at MIT. To satisfy the application requirements, Jian joins a scientific organization where he meets Zhu Zhu (Sandra Ma), an undercover rookie reporter seeking a big scoop. The narrative centers on their academic rivalry, personal ambitions, and romantic entanglements.
Cast
- Zhang Ruoyun as Huang Jian
- Li Xian as Xu Zicong
- Sandra Ma as Zhu Zhu
- Liu Mintao (role unspecified)
- Jiang Chao (role unspecified)
- Li Xiaoyun (role unspecified)
Production
The film was shot in Tianjin and is a co‑production involving Khorgos ICBC Film Co., Ltd. and Khorgos Zhonghe Qiancheng Film Co., Ltd. It has a runtime of 98 minutes and is presented in Mandarin.
Box Office
Nuts grossed approximately US$4.7 million worldwide, with an opening domestic gross of $1,333,111 in China.
Distribution
The film was distributed primarily within the Chinese market; details on international distribution are limited.
Reception
Critical response highlighted the film’s blend of comedy and campus romance, noting its distinct tone compared to typical love‑story dramas. Specific review scores or awards are not documented in the available sources.
