Yesterday Once More () is a 2016 Chinese youth romance film directed by Yoyo Yao and starring Bai Jingting, Guo Shutong, Li Hongyi, , and . It is adapted from the Chinese novel of the same name by , and was released in China by Beijing Enlight Pictures on April 22, 2016. The film exceeded ÃÂ¥100 Millions within three days of its release, maintained high ratings, and received critical acclaim.
Top student Lin Tianjiao (Guo Shutong) cheats during a test and is caught by Gao Xiang (Bai Jingting), a rebellious classmate. When the note is discovered, Gao Xiang takes the blame. Grateful and guilty, Lin begins to befriend him. Meanwhile, her friend Lu Tiantian (Wang Herun) likes Ou Xiaoyang (Ding Guansen), but Lin dismisses him for his poor grades. Huang Tao (Li Hongyi) secretly likes Lin; therefore, he and his best friend, Li Tao (Zhao Wenlong), oppose Gao Xiang.
As Lin and Gao Xiang grow closer, he plans a date to an Astronomy Exhibition, but her strict mother stops her from going. Gao Xiang sneaks in to take photos for her, gets caught, and is forced to leave school. Before leaving, Gao Xiang paints astronomical murals in their classroom. At the school awards, Lin wins top student but uses her speech to admit her mistakes and rushes to say goodbye to Gao Xiang. She misses meeting him at the station, but bids farewell through a radio broadcast by singing the Beatles' "Hey Jude".
Years later, Lin is a successful astronomer and plans to reunite with Gao Xiang in Africa. Her friends reunite at Huang Tao's wedding, with Lu Tiantian and Ou Xiaoyang still happily together. The story emphasizes personal growth over a clichéd romance, with a bittersweet, open-ended conclusion.
The film received positive reviews for its nostalgic tone and strong performances, especially from Bai Jingting and Guo Shutong; critics noted its unique yet well-executed coming-of-age narrative. Its success reflects the filmâÂÂs strong initial performance, driven by its appeal to young audiences and nostalgic themes.