Better Days

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  • 2hr 15m
  •  (46)
  • 83

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Kwok Cheung Tsang (Derek Tsang)

Release Date:

Nov 8, 2019

Runtime:

2hr 15m

Synopsis

Nian finds her life at a standstill when faced by relentless bullying from her peers as she prepares for her college entrance exam. Fate brings her together with small-time criminal Bei, but before they can retreat into a world of their own, both are dragged into the middle of a murder investigation that will change their lives forever. In this dramatic thriller, Derek Kwok-Cheung Tsang paints a bleak picture of an oppressive society, in the guise of a gripping fairy-tale love story, exposing the dark world of bullying and societal pressures of achievement facing today’s youth.

Cast

  • Dongyu Zhou
  • Jackson Yee
  • Fang Yin

Atom User Reviews

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Verified Review
#wow
#greatcast
#surprising
#allthefeels

I heard that it was a good movie, but had my doubts. After watching, I can say that it is amazing crafted movie. The structure and cinematography enhanced the story and the acting was superb. If you enjoy realistic dramas that tackle tough issues, I recommend it.

2 of 2 helpful votes
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Rachel M
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#inspiring
#surprising
#greatcast
#awardbuzz
#intense

great film, dark but good story and deep. music is great too

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Metacritic

83
metacritic
Based on 5 Critics
7.8

USER SCORE (26)

Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Reviews
100
Dec 2, 2019

In Derek Kwok Cheung Tsang’s gripping, superbly performed melodrama — a deeply moving if occasionally overwrought exposé of bullying in the acutely competitive academic pressure cooker of a Chinese high school — it’s hard to imagine she can be nostalgic for her own school days.

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