Flavors of Youth

Flavors of Youth

74 mins | Drama, Animation, Romance | Aug. 4, 2018

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.

Flavors of Youth

74 mins | Drama, Animation, Romance | Aug. 4, 2018

Flavors of Youth
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.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers CoMix Wave Films, Haoliners Animation League
Original title 肆式青春
Directors Li Haoling, Xiaoxing Yi, Yoshitaka Takeuchi
Writers

Cast

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)

Takeo Otsuka

as Li Mo (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa

as Xiao Yu (voice)