Rhythm of the Rain

Allen fronts a small band that gets an unexpected chance when a music company offers to help them record an EP, giving the group a rare shot at wider attention. As they tighten rehearsals and rethink material, Allen opens up to a woman named Yujie, but a reunion with an old flame stirs up unresolved feelings. At the same time, his friend Yi Le develops an attraction to Yujie, creating emotional tension that tests loyalties and creative focus. The film keeps its attention on performance, relationships, and daily choices in the music world, and clear personal stakes.

Released in 2013, Rhythm of the Rain was directed by Vincent Fang and created by Tommy Yu, notably with a cast led by Vivian Hsu and Alan Kuo. The production emphasizes live performance sequences and intimate character moments over spectacle.

Official box office numbers for Rhythm of the Rain are scarce, and it did not register notable commercial success. The film played mainly in regional markets and reached audiences through limited theatrical runs and later home and digital release platforms.

While not a mainstream hit, Rhythm of the Rain found a modest audience among fans of Mandarin pop and indie band stories, thanks to its rehearsal scenes and soundtrack, and it remains a touchstone for viewers who enjoy music-driven romance among regional fans especially.

Critical and audience reaction was mixed, reflected in a 6.2/10 vote average from a small sample of viewers. Reviewers highlighted themes of creative aspiration, romantic rivalry, friendship, and the compromises of pursuing art, praising the cast chemistry and music sequences while noting uneven pacing and thin plotting in some quarters.