Breaking up may be hard to do, but one woman proves that there is light at the end of the tunnel in Love is Not Blind. Known for television dramas Dwelling Narrowness & Naked Wedding, director Teng Hua Tao adapts Bao Jing Jings novel about a young womans 33-day journey away from the pain of a broken heart. As he had done with his television dramas, Teng once again successfully captures the true attitudes & concerns of young Chinese urbanites, specifically towards the struggles of finding & maintaining a long-lasting romance.
Law of Attraction co-stars Bai Bai He & Wen Zhang ( Ocean Heaven) reunite as the heartbroken woman & the sharp-tongued, metrosexual co-worker who lends her some much-needed support. Opening in time for "e; Singles Day"e; in China after a marketing campaign that included video testimonials of people tearfully recounting their own breakups, Love is Not Blind became the surprise hit of 2011 in Mainland China, grossing US$55 million from a modest budget of US$1.5 million.
27-year-old Huang Xiao Xian (Bai Bai He) thinks shes got it all: A steady job at a wedding planning firm, a loyal best friend, & an eight-year relationship that is surely heading towards marriage. However, when she catches her boyfriend with her best friend, Xiao Xians life falls apart. Eventually, Xiao Xian finds the encouragement to pick up the pieces with the help of her boss & her effeminate co-worker/office rival Huang Yi Yang (Wen Zhang). After 33 days of heartbreak, Xiao Xian finally realizes that she is the only one who can truly help her step out of her pain.