Youth

2017 2h 16m ZH

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 117

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Huang Xuan
Liu Feng
Miao Miao
He Xiaoping
Zhong Chuxi
Xiao Suizi
Yang Caiyu
Lin Dingding
Li Xiaofeng
Hao Shuwen
Wang Tianchen
Chen Can
Wang Keru
Xiao Ba Lei
Su Yan
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Feng Xiaogang
Writers: Yan Geling
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Feng Xiaogang, shot by Luo Pan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Zhao Lin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Zhang Qi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Huang Xuan and Miao Miao and Zhong Chuxi carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6654316 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Feng Xiaogang directs. Luo Pan behind the camera. Zhao Lin scores. Zhang Qi cuts. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Directed by Feng Xiaogang, shot by Luo Pan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Zhao Lin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Zhang Qi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Huang Xuan and Miao Miao and Zhong Chuxi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt6654316 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Luo Pan
Original score: Zhao Lin
Editing: Zhang Qi
Runtime: 136 min · 2h 16m
Status: Released
Box office: $224,160,000
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Youth (2017)

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Alunauwie2025-09-17
★ 8/10
Youth is a reflective drama set in the 1970s that follows a group of young military art troupe members, highlighting the unseen emotional and personal struggles behind their disciplined facade. Though the film focuses more on friendship and romance than military life, it effectively showcases the human side of soldiers through strong performances and a relatable narrative. Despite minor flaws in war effects and emotional depth, the film delivers a powerful message about sacrifice, making it a poignant tribute to the lives behind the uniform. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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