B for Busy

Set in Shanghai, this romantic comedy follows a retired painting teacher who is divorced. He finds himself in a relationship with another divorced woman, but his new romance becomes complicated due to the interference of his former wife and a student. The story explores the tension and shifting dynamics between the men and women as they navigate their conflicting feelings and personal histories.

The film was written and directed by Shao Yihui, marking the first of two directed features listed in the records, followed by Her Story. The cast features Xu Zheng as Lao Bai, along with Ma Yili, Wu Yue, Ni Hongjie, Zhou Yemang, and Feng Maya. Produced by Xu Zheng and Ruifang Liu, the movie was released in late 2021. It earned 36 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 7.4/10 from 2,100 votes on IMDb and a 7.6/10 from 70 votes on TMDB.