Flavors of Youth

"Three different stories of youth set in different cities of China."

2018 1h 14m ZH

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 598

AnimationRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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The rigorous city life of China, while bustling and unforgiving, contains the everlasting memories of days past. Three stories told in three different cities, follow the loss of youth and the daunting realization of adulthood. Though reality may seem ever changing, unchangeable are the short-lived moments of one's childhood days. A plentiful bowl of noodles, the beauty of family and the trials of first love endure the inevitable flow of time, as three different characters explore the strength of bonds and the warmth of cherished memories. Within the disorder of the present world, witness these quaint stories recognize the comfort of the past, and attempt to revive the neglected flavors of youth.

“Three different stories of youth set in different cities of China.”

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Cast

Taito Ban
Xiao Ming (voice)
Mariya Ise
Young Xiao Ming (voice)
Minako Kotobuki
Yi Lin (voice)
Haruka Shiraishi
Lulu (voice)
Hiroki Yasumoto
Steve (voice)
Takeo Otsuka
Li Mo (voice)
Ikumi Hasegawa
Xiao Yu (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joshua
Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese
Countries: China, Japan

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RUNTIME

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Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Cantonese.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Japan.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Joshua, shot by Yoko Miki. 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 Rei Ishizuka. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Taito Ban and Mariya Ise and Minako Kotobuki carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joshua directs. Yoko Miki behind the camera. Rei Ishizuka scores. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China, Japan. Dialogue in Mandarin, Cantonese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 74-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Mandarin, Cantonese.
4International production across 2 countries: China, Japan.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Joshua, shot by Yoko Miki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by Rei Ishizuka. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Taito Ban and Mariya Ise and Minako Kotobuki carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Three different stories of youth set in different cities of China.".
10IMDB entry: tt8176578 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 10 themes, including "friendship", "anthology", "coming of age", "modern china".
12Released under 25 different titles around the world.