"Cool Young" tells the story of the emotional life of employees in a grey area of Chinese society.
Acting
Wang Ziwen's fragile intensity carries the whole uneven film.
Cinematography
Grimy Beijing nights shot like a fever dream of neon and concrete.
Director
Zhaoyan Guozhang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during China's indie film boom, it captures the 'ant tribe' generation—college-educated youth trapped in low-wage urban limbo.
The 2.0 TMDB rating comes from barely any votes; it was effectively buried after limited festival play, making it a true obscurity-hunters' gem.
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