Flavors of Youth

Name: Flavors of Youth
Genre: Animation, Romance, Drama
Released: 2018-08-04
Duration: 1 h 14 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Taito Ban, Mariya Ise, Minako Kotobuki, Haruka Shiraishi, Hiroki Yasumoto

2018·Movie·PG-13·74 min·★ 6.9(601)

Animation Romance Drama

“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.

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About Flavors of Youth

Flavors of Youth is a 2018 Chinese-language animation, romance and drama film directed by Joshua and Li Haoling. The cast is led by Taito Ban, Mariya Ise, Minako Kotobuki. It has a runtime of 1h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Flavors of Youth was produced by CoMix Wave Films and Haoliners Animation and made in China and Japan. It was released on August 4, 2018, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Joshua, Li Haoling
Release date: August 4, 2018
Original language: Chinese
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: China, Japan
Box office: $0 million
Production: CoMix Wave Films, Haoliners Animation

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Flavors of Youth cast & crew

Flavors of Youth was directed by Joshua and Li Haoling.

The cast features Taito Ban as Xiao Ming (voice), Mariya Ise as Young Xiao Ming (voice), Minako Kotobuki as Yi Lin (voice), Haruka Shiraishi as Lulu (voice), Hiroki Yasumoto as Steve (voice), and Takeo Otsuka as Li Mo (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rei Ishizuka and cinematography is by Yoko Miki.

Is Flavors of Youth worth watching?

Flavors of Youth holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 601 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 1h 14m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, romance, and drama, Flavors of Youth is worth a place on your watchlist.

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