My So-called Love (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2008, My So-called Love is a drama and romance film directed by Leading Li, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Raised in a broken family, Cat runs away from home as a teenager to escape her stepfather. In high school, she begins living with boyfriend Liam, but puppy love eventually ends in betrayal. While Liam is in the army, Cat, feeling lonely and poor, meets an older man through the Internet; Xiao Gu is looking for sex, Cat is looking for money. From lust comes love, until Cat discovers Xiao Gu is actually married. After ten years of ups and downs, Cat begins anew at age 28 when she meets the rich and kind-hearted Sunshine, but is he really her heart's final home?
Who’s in it. My So-called Love stars Barbie Hsu as Cat, Joseph Chang as Xiao Ku, Eddie Peng as Ah Liang and Ming-hsiang Tung as Easton Dong.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, My So-called Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My So-called Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of My So-called Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My So-called Love (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My So-called Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My So-called Love worth watching?
- My So-called Love holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My So-called Love?
- My So-called Love stars Barbie Hsu, Joseph Chang, Eddie Peng and Ming-hsiang Tung.
- When was My So-called Love released?
- My So-called Love was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.