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Flavors of Youth

2018·Movie
1h 14min·PG-13
74
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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

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.
AnthologyComing-of-AgeNostalgicMelancholicUrban LifeChinese AnimationSentimentalEpisodicFamilyMemories

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Where can I stream Flavors of Youth legally?

Flavors of Youth is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flavors of Youth worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flavors of Youth rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Flavors of Youth?

1 h 14 min

Flavors of Youth runs 1 h 14 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flavors of Youth?

Critics83
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Flavors of Youth higher (83) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Flavors of Youth in?

Chinesecn

It was made in Chinese, with some cn. Produced in China, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Flavors of Youth?

131ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flavors of Youth in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flavors of Youth use?

Airplane of LoveHomageAbusive ParentsAmbiguously GayDramatic ThunderAmbiguous EndingTitle DropSpoiler OpeningDramatic DropWhite-Dwarf StarletOlder Hero vs. Younger VillainDramatic Ironyand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Flavors of Youth, including Airplane of Love, Homage, Abusive Parents.