Youth

2017 136 min ★ 7.3 Drama, History, War

A group of performing art troupe members each face their own trials and tribulations in Chengdu; from escaping a family scandal to dealing with unrequited love, each experiences rejection that shapes their lives.

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Cast

Huang Xuan

Liu Feng

Miao Miao

He Xiaoping

Zhong Chuxi

Xiao Suizi

Yang Caiyu

Lin Dingding

Li Xiaofeng

Hao Shuwen

Wang Tianchen

Chen Can

Wang Keru

Xiao Ba Lei

Su Yan

Dance Instructor

Sui Yuan

Zhuoma

Zhang Renbo

Zhu Ke

Details

Director

Feng Xiaogang

Status

Released

Original Language

ZH

Revenue

$224,160,000

Production

Huayi Brothers Pictures 浙江华谊兄弟影业, Beijing Culture 北京京西文化, iQIYI Pictures （重复同 iQiyi Motion Pictures）, August 1st Film Studio 八一电影制片厂 (A1FS), Sparkle Roll Media

Reviews

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Alunauwie

September 17, 2025

★ 8/10

Youth is a reflective drama set in the 1970s that follows a group of young military art troupe members, highlighting the unseen emotional and personal struggles behind their disciplined facade. Though the film focuses more on friendship and romance than military life, it effectively showcases the human side of soldiers through strong performances and a relatable narrative. Despite minor flaws in w...