It Had To Be You (2005) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
It Had To Be You (2005) — Restaurant supervisor Jill (Karena Lam) has a handsome boyfriend Chi On (Wu Bing), but she
It Had To Be You (2005) Storyline
Restaurant supervisor Jill (Karena Lam) has a handsome boyfriend Chi On (Wu Bing), but she is just his backup girlfriend. She knows she is the other girl, but her hope for being his one and only has never ceased until he changes his formal girlfriend once again. All her anger goes to her co-worker Jack (Ekin Cheng), who appears to be a womanizer but indeed shares a similar unfortunate romantic situation of being the backup boyfriend of an airhostess. Knowing that both are victims in romantic relationships, Jack and Jill no longer spar with each other and a liking between them start to develop
Full Cast & Crew
- Ekin Cheng as Jack
- Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Jason
- Karena Lam Kar-Yan as Jill
- Nicola Cheung Sun-Yuet as Moon
- Bobo Chan Man-Yuen as Grace
- Hu Bing
- Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung
- Fire Lee
- Lu Jie
- Kristal Tin Yui-Nei
- Hiro Hayama
- Benz Hui Siu-Hung
- Lo Meng
- Kiki Sheung
- Chin Ka-Lok
Why Watch It Had To Be You?
The Vibe: It Had To Be You is a heartwarming, passionate, and beautifully acted romance movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 2005. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great love story. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with romance-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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