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Bitterness of Youth

1974·Movie
1h 25min
67
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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A footballing law student tutors an undergraduate, developing into a romance that soon enough goes awry.
Japanese CinemaRomanceComing-of-AgeMelancholySportsPsychologicalContemporary RealismIntimate Drama

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Is Bitterness of Youth worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bitterness of Youth?

1 h 25 min

Bitterness of Youth runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Bitterness of Youth based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Bitterness of Youth in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.