Our Shining Days

Our Shining Days

2017103 min7.5 / 10

A warm, earnest coming-of-age story about friendship and perseverance, centered on a group of high school students reviving a traditional Chinese orchestra against institutional and social odds.

A youth inspirational film, about how a group of high school students try to revive Chinese orchestra ensemble. They face many challenges along the way to compete nationally, including a rivalry with the more popular Western orchestra club.

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