A dismal year for the Chinese box office is set to end with just one Hollywood movie in the top ten by revenue.
A CGV cinema location in Shanghai, China, August 28th 2022. Credit: Robert Way via Shutterstock
For down-on-her-luck Du Leying, the weight of society has become too much to bear. But after a series of comedic misfortunes leads her to cross paths with boxing instructor Hao Kun, she begins a journey that allows her to rediscover herself and the world around her.
An excerpt from the trailer for Yolo. Credit: Sony Pictures Entertainment
So goes the plot of Yolo, the top grossing movie in China this year. But unlike the movie’s main character, the Chinese box office is on t
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