You Are the Apple of My Eye
"You Are the Apple of My Eye" is a Taiwanese romantic coming-of-age film directed by Giddens Ko. Released in 2011, it tells the story of a group of high school friends navigating love, friendship, and the challenges of adolescence. The film is set in the 1990s and is inspired by Ko's own experiences, blending humor and nostalgia.
The title refers to the deep affection the main character, Ko Ching-teng, feels for his classmate, Shen Chia-yi. As their relationship develops, the film explores themes of unrequited love and the bittersweet nature of growing up. It received critical acclaim and became a box office success in Taiwan.