Poster of Better Days

Better Days (2019)

少年的你

You protect the world. I'll protect you.

2019-10-25 · Crime, Drama, Romance · 135 min

★ 8.1 (594 votes)

Directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-cheung

Overview

A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

Cast

  • Zhou Dongyu Zhou Dongyu Chen Nian
  • Jackson Yi Yangqianxi Jackson Yi Yangqianxi Xiao Bei
  • Yin Fang Yin Fang Zheng Yi
  • Huang Jue Huang Jue Lao Yang
  • Wu Yue Wu Yue Chen Nian's Mother
  • Zhou Ye Zhou Ye Wei Lai
  • Zhang Yifan Zhang Yifan Hu Xiaodie
  • Liu Ran Liu Ran Luo Ting
  • Zhang Xinyi Zhang Xinyi Xu Miao
  • Zhao Runnan Zhao Runnan Da Kang
  • Gao Xuanming Gao Xuanming Lai Zi
  • Xie Xintong Xie Xintong Wang Li
  • Li Wenyu Classmate
  • Chen Nan Classmate
  • Cheng Yuanshou Classmate
  • Liu Haolan Liu Haolan Classmate
  • Yang Siyu Classmate
  • Deng Zhengyu Classmate
  • Liu Qing Classmate
  • Yin Ruilin Classmate

Crew

Director
Derek Tsang Kwok-cheung
Director of Photography
Yu Jing-pin
Editor
Zhang Yibo
Novel
Jiu Yuexi
Original Music Composer
Varqa Buehrer
Producer
Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun
Screenplay
Lam Wing-Sum
Screenplay
Li Yuan
Screenplay
Xu Yimeng

Details

Revenue
$225,879,065
Homepage
https://www.wellgousa.com/films/better-days
IMDb
tt9586294
TMDB
575813

Keywords

  • affectation
  • bully victim
  • bullying
  • depressing
  • distressing
  • tense
  • thoughtful
  • tragic

Videos

Reviews

Alunauwie · ★ 10 · 2025-09-18

Better Days powerfully portrays the harsh reality of school bullying through an emotionally charged story, strong acting, and impactful visuals. The film highlights how society often turns a blind eye to abuse, forcing victims to suffer in silence. With its deep messages and moving performances, it's a must-watch drama that leaves a lasting impression. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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