Yesterday Once More(2016)

Yesterday Once More is a Chinese coming-of-age film about a top student whose life changes when a rebellious classmate takes the fall for her cheating. Lin Tianjiao, a straight-A student, is caught copying during an exam. Gao Xiang, the school's troublemaker, unexpectedly claims responsibility to protect her. Grateful and moved by his sacrifice, Lin Tianjiao befriends him, sparking an unlikely bond. Their connection disrupts the delicate social dynamics of their school. While Lin Tianjiao dismisses Ou Xiaoyang for his poor grades despite her friend Lu Tiantian's interest in him, the shy Huang Tao harbors secret feelings for her. His jealousy, fueled by his best friend Li Tao, creates tension with Gao Xiang. The film explores themes of friendship, redemption, and how one act of kindness can reshape teenage relationships and challenge social hierarchies.