The Ex-file:The Return of The Exes to hit theatres Friday

Chinese actor Han Geng attends the premiere of "Ex-file: The Return of the Exes," the final installment of the series, in Beijing, Monday, December 25, 2017.[Photo: provided to China Plus]

The final installment of Chinese box office hit "the Ex-file" is set for nation-wide distribution later this week after premiering in Beijing.

This time the story centers on two pairs of lovers who intend to recover after a breakup of their respective relationships.

Tian Yusheng is the director of the series.

"The series is meant to remind us of our youth. Many of the film's fans have told me that it reminds them of their past dating experiences. I feel quite touched."

The cast of "Ex-file: The Return of The Exes" gather at the film's premiere in Beijing, Monday, December 25, 2017. [Photo: provided to China Plus]

Zheng Kai, who stars in the previous two installments of the "Ex-file" series, costars with Han Geng in "Ex-file, The return of the Exes."

The first edition in the series which debuted in 2014 grabbed around 130-million yuan in box office earnings.

The final installment in the series is due out in theatres across China on Friday.