Youth (2023)

Other name: 青春, Qing Chun

Description:

Youth plunges into the gritty world of Zhi Li, a bustling epicenter of the textile industry. Driven by the promise of work, countless young individuals from impoverished rural areas flock to this industrial hub. Their days are consumed by tireless toil in the factories, their nights spent in squalid living conditions that wear down both body and spirit. Far from finding solace, these resilient workers face relentless prejudice, not only from society but often from their own families back home, who struggle to understand their harsh realities. This gripping narrative intimately follows their journey as they band together, finding courage and a collective voice to fight for fundamental human dignity and desperately needed better pay. It's a poignant exploration of struggle, resilience, and the enduring spirit of youth against overwhelming odds.

Duration: 3 hr. 32 min.

Director: Wang Bing

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Documentary