Flavors of Youth

Flavors of Youth

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

Directed by Yoshitaka Takeuchi, Li Haoling, Joshua

Produced by CoMix Wave Films, Haoliners Animation

201874 min6.9 / 10

A tender, nostalgic anthology of three coming-of-age stories across modern Chinese cities that mourns the passage of youth while celebrating the enduring warmth of memory, family, and first love.

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.

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  • Is Flavors of Youth easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Flavors of Youth violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Flavors of Youth sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Is Flavors of Youth scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Flavors of Youth end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity54

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Surprise39

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Love65

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