Okay, here is an English summary of the movie "前任3:再见前任" (前任3: Goodbye Ex):
Plot Summary of "前任3: Goodbye Ex"
"前任3: Goodbye Ex" picks up the story of Li Chen and Yan Yu, played by Han Dong and Tang Wei, who were engaged to be married but broke up abruptly six months prior to the start of the film.
The movie is structured around two parallel timelines, unfolding concurrently:
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Timeline 1: The Past (Six Months Before)
- We see the events leading up to their breakup. Li Chen and Yan Yu, despite living together, drift apart due to neglect and lack of communication. Li Chen becomes engrossed in his work, forgetting important dates and milestones, while Yan Yu feels increasingly lonely and unloved. Their relationship deteriorates, culminating in a sudden, painful breakup where Li Chen leaves Yan Yu a note without much explanation.
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Timeline 2: The Present (The Day of the Wedding)
- We follow both characters as they try to reconnect and possibly salvage their relationship just hours before their originally scheduled wedding ceremony. Li Chen, realizing his mistake and the depth of his regret, frantically tries to win Yan Yu back. He embarks on a series of desperate and often hilarious attempts, trying to impress her, apologize, and demonstrate his changed behavior. Yan Yu, initially hurt and resistant, grudgingly goes along with the process but also struggles with her own feelings of betrayal and loneliness.
The film explores themes of love, loss, regret, communication breakdown, and the complexities of modern relationships. It portrays the humorous and often awkward attempts people make to fix past mistakes and win back someone they love, especially right before a major life decision like a wedding.
Ultimately, the film focuses on the choices the characters make on this crucial day, determining whether they can overcome their issues and build a future together, or if the damage is truly irreparable.
