I actually almost dropped this film. The beginning of the movie was great until it started going so slow yet so sudden. He was just fighting with the bully then abruptly he planned a fake suicide. Regardless of that because of how highly rated this film is based on the reviews, I gave it a chance. And I didn't regret doing it. I've observed Qu Qu who as a teenager yearned for the love of his father. He started becoming rebellious just to receive attention from the person whom he had always waited for.
The father, however, did not see through his son's misconducts that it was for him to turn up more frequently and spend time with them. Obviously, it was bad parenting, it was the father's fault. He did not give time to his son, he just comes back when it's time for the scolding. Which isn't how a parent should be. The father did that to acknowledge himself as a responsible father when in fact in the most crucial life transitions of his son, he wasn't present.

Money isn't to begin with, after all, some people already comfortable in life are still too busy earning money not considering how their children craved to do so much with them. This film did a great job tackling the problem. In spite of not having dialogues to pinpoint, the roles filled it in. I was happy that Yo Yo and Qu Qu relate with each other regarding their families' situations. Yo Yo influenced how Qu Qu decided for himself. He had it all sorted out at first, but it was toxic. It wasn't all his fault, but doing the same things without improvement becomes useless. And due to Yo Yo's empathy, Qu Qu felt loved. If Yo Yo had become so distant would things go differently?
It could've gone differently, Qu Qu could've been so exhausted and even more helpless than he was. The only thing constant in this world is change. Yo Yo helped bring out that spirit Qu Qu lost. And that was the change for Qu Qu. Qu Qu was also part of how Yo Yo came out of her bubble. She began being courageous for herself, to put into words the feelings she had been holding in for a long time. Imagine how agonizing that is. You've spent your whole existence pleasing your parents, not complaining, and dreaming one day you'd go to parties with your friends. Even asking for permission is rehearsed. It's fine to be strict as a parent but you've got to give your child the freedom of choice. Trust them with it. That's what many parents lost focus on. The freedom of the child to grow, to carry on with what they want in life.

It was somewhat all over the place when Qu Qu accidentally stabbed his mother. That scene and the hospital scene were bothersome. I was surprised to see his mother alive. I just didn't think that the plot twist was necessary.

All in all, the acting required more push, and the storyline as well. It was still a great movie to watch.