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  • 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

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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.

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Very straightforward to present the violence in Chinese schools. The power of love between this young couple impressive me so strongly. Can’t stop crying at the moment the boy was trying to protect the girl to be a scapegoat for her. Anyway, totally became a fan of Yiyang Qianxi. He is really attractive and improved his acting a lot.

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Metacritic

83
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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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