That Whistling Youth

A gentle, curious mystery that draws you into a school's hidden social currents through a disguise, balancing warmth with quiet unease.

Created by

Liu Quanwei, Tian Han

Genres

Mystery, Comedy, Drama

Starring

Mars Li, Cui Hang, Liao Yuchen

Overview

Yang Yi, a free-spirited girl raised and homeschooled by her overprotective father, is shocked to find her best friend and cousin, Ye Qing, unconscious on the beach from an apparent suicide attempt. To uncover the truth, Yang Yi disguises herself as a boy and secretly enrolls in Ye Qing’s all-girls school, where she uncovers the hidden pressures and secrets that may have led to her friend's coma.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, light and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, friendship, mystery, deception

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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