Flavors of Youth
“Three different stories of youth set in different cities of China.”
Synopsis
Set against the intense backdrop of modern Chinese city life, the film presents three interconnected stories unfolding in different cities, each tracing the transition from youth to adulthood and the accompanying sense of loss. Despite the ever-changing nature of reality, the characters find solace in the enduring memories of their childhood—moments like a simple bowl of noodles, the presence of family, and the experience of first love. As they navigate the complexities of their current lives, they reflect on the strength of personal bonds and the comfort of the past, seeking to reclaim the forgotten joys of their younger years.
Credits
- Haruka Shiraishias Lulu (segment: Chiisana Fashion Show)
- Hiroki Yasumotoas Steve (segment: Chiisana Fashion Show)
- White Kas Xiaoming (original Mandarin version)
- Taito Banas Shaomin (segment: Hidamari no Choshoku)
- Ikumi Hasegawaas Shiaoyu (segment: Shanghai Koi)
- Mariya Iseas Young Shaomin (segment: Hidamari no Choshoku)
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Principal cast & crew: 15
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Scored by Rei Ishizuka
Box Office
2018 · Box office
Grossed $496K worldwide
Worldwide gross
$496K
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Cast & Crew
15 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Haruka Shiraishi
as Lulu (segment: Chiisana Fashion Show)
Hiroki Yasumoto
as Steve (segment: Chiisana Fashion Show)
White K
as Xiaoming (original Mandarin version)
Taito Ban
as Shaomin (segment: Hidamari no Choshoku)
Ikumi Hasegawa
as Shiaoyu (segment: Shanghai Koi)
Mariya Ise
as Young Shaomin (segment: Hidamari no Choshoku)
Minako Kotobuki
as Irin (segment: Chiisana Fashion Show)
Takeo Otsuka
as Rimo (segment: Shanghai Koi)
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3Other crew
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