First Time (2012) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy), 22, lives with her devoted mother, widowed shop owner Zheng Qing (Jiang Shan). Shiqiao, who always dreamed of being a ballet dancer, cannot exert herself physically as she suffers from form of myasthenia, a neuromuscular disease, that her father died of; the medication she takes also causes memory lapses. One day, at a charity fair, she bumps into Gong Ning (Mark Chao), a former high-school friend she always liked, and the two end up dating, despite the initial disapproval of her mother. Gong Ning dropped… Sign up for the full guide
Rated NR • 2012 • 1h 42m
First Time is an unrated Chinese romantic drama about Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy) and Gong Ning (Mark Chao) that earned mature-audience caution for frank romantic intimacy and emotionally heavy illness-related themes. Parents should know the film includes repeated kissing and making-out, implied sexual activity (no explicit nudity), adult smoking/drinking in social scenes, and a central medical condition (myasthenia) that causes memory… Sign up for the full guide
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Is First Time appropriate for kids?
First Time is an unrated Chinese romantic drama about Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy) and Gong Ning (Mark Chao) that earned mature-audience caution for frank romantic intimacy and emotionally heavy illness-related themes. Parents should know the film includes repeated kissing and… Read more — free account
Content severity in First Time
What happens in First Time, moment by moment
- 0:06 🔥 Mature Themes 6/10
- 0:12 🍷 Substances 4/10
- 0:14 💬 Language 3/10
Sex and nudity in First Time
Several intimate scenes: extended kissing, heavy making-out, and a few sequences that imply the couple slept together or had sex off-screen. There is no explicit nudity shown; sexual activity is suggested rather than graphically depicted. These moments are treated as part of a romantic relationship and recur at key emotional beats.
Violence and gore in First Time
None. The film contains no physical fights, on-screen injuries, or violent confrontations.
Language in First Time
Light and infrequent — mostly raised tones and a few mild expletives in conversational Mandarin. No sustained vulgar language or repeated harsh profanity is reported.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in First Time
Light, socially depicted adult drinking and occasional on-screen smoking in music/party settings. No illegal drug use, overdose, or dependency storylines are shown.
Mature themes in First Time
Strong emotional themes: chronic illness (myasthenia gravis), memory lapses from medication, the death of Shiqiao's father from the same disease, and family conflict about dating and risk. These themes are recurring and played seriously, with scenes of worry, confrontation, and grief involving Sonq Shiqiao and her mother Zheng Qing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Time appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests First Time is best for ages 13+. It's rated NR. First Time is an unrated Chinese romantic drama about Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy) and Gong Ning (Mark Chao) that earned mature-audience caution for frank romantic intimacy and emotionally heavy illness-related themes…
What age rating does First Time have?
First Time is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is First Time about?
First Time is an unrated Chinese romantic drama about Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy) and Gong Ning (Mark Chao) that earned mature-audience caution for frank romantic intimacy and emotionally heavy illness-related themes. Parents should know the film includes repeated kissing and making-out, implied sexual activity (no…
Is there sex or nudity in First Time?
Several intimate scenes: extended kissing, heavy making-out, and a few sequences that imply the couple slept together or had sex off-screen. There is no explicit nudity shown; sexual activity is suggested rather than graphically depicted. These moments are…
How violent is First Time?
None. The film contains no physical fights, on-screen injuries, or violent confrontations.
Is the language in First Time appropriate for kids?
Light and infrequent — mostly raised tones and a few mild expletives in conversational Mandarin. No sustained vulgar language or repeated harsh profanity is reported.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in First Time?
Light, socially depicted adult drinking and occasional on-screen smoking in music/party settings. No illegal drug use, overdose, or dependency storylines are shown.
What mature themes appear in First Time?
Strong emotional themes: chronic illness (myasthenia gravis), memory lapses from medication, the death of Shiqiao's father from the same disease, and family conflict about dating and risk. These themes are recurring and played seriously, with scenes of worry…
How long is First Time?
First Time runs 102 minutes, directed by Han Yan, released in 2012.
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