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Youth

Youth

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2017
2h 16m
7.4(117 votes)
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War

Overview

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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Huayi Brothers Pictures
Beijing Culture 北京京西文化
iQIYI Pictures （重复 同 iQiyi Motion Pictures）
八一电影制片厂

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