Is Romantic Life worth watching?
90
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.
90
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During the Chinese Cultural Revolution, a group of students whose lives is changed by political chaos. As they navigate violence, love, and rebellion, they are marked by the scars of their turbulent youth.
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- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Thought-provoking
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- Teng Wenji
- Written by
- Liang Du
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Facts
November 30, 2004 · July 5, 2005 · Ended
- First aired
- November 30, 2004
- Last aired
- July 5, 2005
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 32 episodes
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Chinese
- Made in
- China
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Romantic Life worth watching?"
Questions about Romantic Life
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
How long does it take to watch Romantic Life?
22 h
About 22 hours: 32 episodes in 1 season of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2005.
Will I feel good after watching Romantic Life?
BleakHopeful
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Is Romantic Life plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Romantic Life in English?
Chinese
No, it was made in Chinese.