You Are My Sunshine (2015 film)

You Are My Sunshine is a 2015 Chinese romance film directed by Yang Wenjun and Huang Bin. It is based on the popular Chinese novel Silent Separation (何以笙箫默) by Gu Man.

The film stars Huang Xiaoming and Yang Mi as the lead characters, He Yichen and Zhao Mosheng, respectively. It tells the story of two university sweethearts who are separated due to misunderstandings and family opposition. Seven years later, they unexpectedly reunite, forcing them to confront their past and navigate the complex emotions that still linger between them.

The plot follows Zhao Mosheng's return to China after years of studying photography abroad. She crosses paths with her former love, He Yichen, who is now a successful lawyer. Despite the years of separation and the presence of other people in their lives, the undeniable connection between them resurfaces. The film explores themes of enduring love, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the impact of past traumas on present relationships.

Critical reception to You Are My Sunshine was mixed. While some praised the on-screen chemistry between Huang Xiaoming and Yang Mi and the film's romantic elements, others criticized the plot for being convoluted and overly melodramatic. Comparisons were also frequently drawn to the television adaptation of Silent Separation, which starred Wallace Chung and Tiffany Tang, with many viewers preferring the series over the film.

The film performed well at the Chinese box office, achieving significant commercial success during its release.