Hi, Mom is a Chinese comedy-drama film directed by Jia Ling, who also stars in the lead role. The film is loosely based on Jia's own personal experiences and explores the themes of time travel, mother-daughter relationships, and pursuing one's dreams.
The film begins with Jia Xiaoling, a young aspiring director, who has just been accepted into a film school. However, her world is turned upside down when her mother Li Huanying suddenly passes away in a tragic accident. Grief-stricken, Jia Xiaoling turns to alcohol as a coping mechanism and soon falls into a deep depression.
One day, while intoxicated, she is transported back in time to the year 1981 and finds herself face to face with a young Li Huanying. Through a series of comical events, Jia Xiaoling befriends her mother and her group of naive, kind-hearted friends.
Determined to change her mother's fate, Jia Xiaoling tries to help her mother achieve success in her career as a comedian. However, her attempts to alter the future lead to unintended consequences and she soon realizes that changing the past will not be as easy as she thought.
As Jia Xiaoling struggles with the challenges of time travel, she also learns valuable lessons about the importance of family, love, and pursuing one's dreams.
Overall, Hi, Mom is a heartwarming and humorous film that combines elements of comedy, drama, and time travel. It has been praised for its touching performances, clever writing, and poignant exploration of mother-daughter relationships.
