Youth (Hard Times)(2025)
青春（苦）
Youth (Hard Times) Synopsis
In this enveloping second part of the Youth trilogy, shot between 2015 and 2019, Wang Bing deepens his vérité portrait of a generation struggling to survive on meager wages amidst a nation’s economic expansion, emphasizing the distrustful, increasingly combative relationship between workers and management.
Youth (Hard Times) (2025) is a documentary film directed by Wang Bing, released on April 2, 2025 with a runtime of 3h 47m. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Wang Bing
- Producers:
- Mao Hui, Sonia Buchman, Vincent Wang
- Cinematographer:
- Shan Xiaohui
- Production:
- Les Films Fauves, Gladys Glover, House on Fire, Volya Films, Hubert Bals Fund
- Status:
- Released
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Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Youth (Hard Times) – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Youth (Hard Times) online?
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Youth (Hard Times) (2025) is available to stream on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel and DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
When was Youth (Hard Times) released?
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Youth (Hard Times) was released on April 2, 2025 and runs for 3h 47m.
Is Youth (Hard Times) worth watching?
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Youth (Hard Times) (2025) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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