YOLO Trailer: Jia Ling’s Lunar New Year Box Office Knock Out Lands Select U.S. Theatrical Release In March
Actress, filmmaker and comedienne Jia Ling drew a Chinese Lunar New Year box office hit with her new boxing comedy, YOLO (a.k.a. Hot & Spicy). Following its acquisition by Sony Pictures earlier this month, the studio launched the official trailer on Friday for international release.
Le Ying (played by Jia Ling) has been staying at home for many years, doing nothing in particular. After graduating from college and working for a while, Le Ying chooses to withdraw from society, closing herself off from social circles, which she believes is the best way to “reconcile” with herself. One day, after several twists of fate, she decides to live life in a different way. In cautiously venturing into the outside world, Le Ying meets boxing coach Hao Kun (played by Lei Jia-Yin). Just when she thinks life is about to take a positive turn, the challenges that follow far exceed her imagination, and her vibrant life is just beginning…
YOLO also stars Lei Jiayin, Zhang Xiaofei, Sha Yi, Zhao Haiyan, Zhang Qi, Xu Juncong, Bu Yu, Zhu Tianfu, and Liu Honglu, and with guest appearances by Yang Zi, Li Xueqin, Shen Chunyang, and Shen Tao, and by Ma Li, Qiao Shan, and Wei Xiang.
Sony will release the film in select theaters on March 8.
