First of May (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, First of May is a drama film directed by Zhou Getai, running about 110 minutes. “Seventeenth Oh, you are here too!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Weaving two stories set 30 years apart, First of May is about a middle-aged man looking back at his teenage years, dreaming of his first and possibly only love. At the center of the drama is Bai, a 17-year-old student living with her single mother Wong Lei, and her grandmother. Bai gradually falls for her admirer/stalker Yeh, who is always walking behind her and her best friend Wen Wen wherever they go.
Who’s in it. First of May stars Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen as Wang Lei, Richie Jen as Lin Ke-Ming, Lyan Cheng as Shen Yi-Pai / Wong Lei (young) and Shih Chih-tian as Lin Ke-Ming (young), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, First of May has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First of May page.
If you liked it. Fans of First of May tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First of May (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First of May change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First of May worth watching?
- First of May holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First of May?
- First of May stars Alyssa Chia Ching-Wen, Richie Jen, Lyan Cheng, Shih Chih-tian and Cindy Yang.
- When was First of May released?
- First of May was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.