Movie

Youth

2017 · 136 min

A bittersweet, nostalgic journey through youthful idealism and harsh realities, blending vibrant dance sequences with emotional turmoil.

Overview: A group of performing art troupe members each face their own trials and tribulations in Chengdu; from escaping a family scandal to dealing with unrequited love, each experiences rejection that shapes their lives.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, dark and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Coming-of-age, betrayal, identity, love
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
betrayal
identity
love
trauma
Places: military
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild