The First Taste of Loneliness

The First Taste of Loneliness is an upcoming Chinese drama and romance about a single mother who seeks to enter a new marriage. As she interacts with various men in her life, she struggles with confusion and uncertainty regarding her future. Her path becomes clear only after she confronts suppressed emotions from her past.

The film is directed by Gu You, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Yang Yikun. This project follows the director's previous works, Dwelling by the West Lake and As Spring Comes Along, both released in 2024. The movie is produced by SHAN Zuolong and Du Kexin. The cast features Zhou Xun in the role of Jiang Yue, alongside Wang Shengdi as Mu'en and Mu Zhicheng as Xiao Le. The film has a runtime of 135 minutes and is scheduled for release on October 7, 2026.