"I didn’t have any budget for the different styles, I only hoped people would see our sincerity." Jay Chou said.
The movie portrays the clashes between a group of poor youths, who live a carefree life on the rooftops of the homes of wealthy elites. The female lead is played by 22-year-old Li Xinai, a former model with no experience in acting.
Admittedly nervous when she first met Jay Chou, Li says he’s much more approachable than she thought.
"In the past, to me Jay Chou was a superstar, a pop icon. There was such a huge distance between us that I never could have imagined working with him or anything. When we finally worked together, I realized that he treats everyone very well. He is very down-to-earth." Li Xinai said.
Despite the critical failure of his directorial debut "Secret", many fans have given unreserved praise to this latest effort. So far, "The Rooftop" has ranked a 10, the highest score possible, on some of China’s biggest film websites.
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