| Director | Dayyan Eng |
|---|---|
| Genre | romantic comedy |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
Waiting Alone is a coming-of-age romantic comedy that follows Chen Wen, a young co-owner of a Beijing antique shop and an aspiring novelist. Told from his point of view, the story centers on his infatuation with Liu Rong, an up-and-coming actress whom he believes might be the perfect girl. Despite their growing closeness, Wen struggles to understand why she won't return his affections. With the help of his eccentric group of friends and his trusted confidante Li Jing, Wen navigates the challenges of modern relationships, romantic missteps, and self-discovery in a witty, grounded portrait of urban life and young adulthood in fast-changing China.