Domestic Teen Comedy “Be My Friend” Dominates Chinese Mainland Box Office
Beijing, The Gulf Observer: The domestic teen comedy “Be My Friend” led the box office chart on the Chinese mainland on Sunday, according to official data. The film generated 26.06 million yuan (approximately 3.66 million U.S. dollars) in box office revenue on the day, as revealed by the China Movie Data Information Network.
“Be My Friend” narrates the story of a teenage girl, raised by a single mother, who travels back in time to understand her mother’s past. The heartfelt and humorous narrative has resonated strongly with audiences, propelling it to the top of the box office.
Following closely was the domestic crime comedy “Walk the Line,” which brought in 24.41 million yuan in box office sales on Sunday.
In third place was Sony Pictures’ animated comedy “The Garfield Movie,” earning 20.84 million yuan on the same day.
Overall, the total box office revenue on the Chinese mainland reached 142.52 million yuan on Sunday. The three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which began on Saturday, is anticipated to drive significant box office sales across the country with a diverse lineup of films attracting audiences.
