The heartwarming comedy Now I Met Her opened in theaters in China on Friday, giving movie audiences a family-viewing option during the country's Qingming Festival.

Directed by up-and-coming director Xiao Luxi, the film unfolds an emotionally resonant tale. With ingenious and delicate storytelling techniques, it delves into the life of a son who gains a profound understanding of his mother's entire life journey through the pages of a diary. As of its opening day to date, the film has made a remarkable start, raking in 4 million yuan (approximately $582,000) at the box office.

Last year, Now I Met Her was selected for the "Big Screen Competition" unit at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). It was the first film from the Chinese mainland to be shortlisted in this unit since its establishment. During its world premiere at the festival, the film received an enthusiastic response, garnering widespread acclaim.  

Released ahead of Qingming Festival, an observance closely associated with remembering loved ones, the film incorporates feelings and yearnings for family members into a warm-hearted comedy format, enabling viewers to feel the unceasing love in the story.