Bye, Old Times

Do you have experiences in your life that you write off to the indiscretions of youth? When you’re in the heyday of your youth, do you intentionally do things that are reckless because you know you can? A group of friends look back on their past, some with fear, some with regrets, as they think back to the mistakes and choices they made when they were young and wonder if they would do it all over again in the same way if they got another chance. “Bye, Old Times,” also known as “Bye, Old Days” and “Be, Jiu Shi Guang,” is a 2013 Chinese film directed by Li Xin. It stars Tang Ji Liang, Liu Cheng Rui, Qiang Yu and Hua Jiao.

Directed by Lixin Fan, Bye, Old Times leans on a strong ensemble — Tang Jiliang, Liu Chengrui, Qiang Yu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.