Flavors of Youth

Aug 4, 2018

1h 14m

★ 6.9

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Animation

Romance

Drama

Production Companies

CoMix Wave Films

Haoliners Animation

Flavors of Youth Trailers

Cast

Xiao Ming (voice)

Taito Ban

Young Xiao Ming (voice)

Mariya Ise

Yi Lin (voice)

Minako Kotobuki

Lulu (voice)

Haruka Shiraishi

Steve (voice)

Hiroki Yasumoto

Li Mo (voice)

Takeo Otsuka

Xiao Yu (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa

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