About Youth
Ye Guang is an elite, popular high school student with good grades. Xu Qi Zhang, on the other hand, tends to blend into the background except for when he's performing on stage with his band. Smitten by the kindness that…
Ye Guang (Tsai Mi Chieh) is the perfect student: top of his class, handsome, and from a wealthy family. But beneath the surface, he's suffocating under the crushing weight of his parents' expectations and the loneliness of a popularity that feels hollow. One rainy day, a chance encounter with a clumsy, soft-spoken classmate named Xu Qi Zhang (Shen Jyun) changes everything. Qi Zhang lives in two worlds: by day, he's a quiet, glasses-wearing nerd blending into the crowd; by night, he transforms into a charismatic lead singer for his band, pouring his heart into every performance. When Ye Guang stumbles into Qi Zhang's world of music, late-night convenience store hangouts, and unwavering friendship, he discovers a freedom he never knew he craved. This isn't just a love story—it's a tender, coming-of-age tale about two boys learning to be themselves, supporting each other through family trauma and personal doubt, and finding comfort in the most unexpected places. Alongside them, best friends Ray (Lin Yu Ling) and Ah Jian (Li Zhen Hao) navigate their own complicated romance, dealing with issues of identity, secrecy, and acceptance. With a stunning original soundtrack, soft cinematography that feels like a warm hug, and a cast that radiates genuine youthful energy, *About Youth* is a gentle, heartfelt reminder that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let someone see the real you.
