Los Recuerdos de Juventud (2023)

So impressed from drama

dramaAt first I though this is usual ubarn drama with heavy plot,but after star watching I understand it is not,this story is so so beautiful ,My mind goes very relax when I watching this,friendship,love all are very geart warming,and all actors are very good ,they change there are looks perfectly for characters,sometime I annoying waching c dramas because actors and acresses act this kind of characters with heavy idol makup but this cast is not there are features perfectly matching for character ,I higly recommend this drama specially you are a one who want courage for chasing your dream you should watch this drama ,this drama give lot of courage to me chasing my dreams,and I also learn lot of valuble things about culture and history there are very interesting

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An inspiring story about friendship and family struggles

The story line is good , The acting skill of the male lead actor Xiao Zhan is so real , a very handsome young man who is ambitious and responsible of his words and deed , the rest of the cast are also good , the story line is realistic and every episode is not boring . I love this drama.

Just a passersby , I am not used to watch a Chinese period drama , i tried some but after 2-3 episodes i always drop them , maybe because i'm not a chinese , i'm picky with regards to artist appearance , chinese actors and actresses are not as good looking , bad teeth and crooked legs , but xiao zhan is an exemption , he is very handsome and charming , perfect in face and body and very charming .

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It’s a good show

The characters are well portrayed. I’m especially captivated by the male lead Xiao Chunsheng played by actor Xiao Zhan and female lead Tong Xiaomei played by actor Li Qin.
XiaoZhan does a great job emoting Chunsheng in different scenes. He’s especially talented with expressing emotions through his eyes and body language.
Xiao Chunsheng is a very loyal friend. He’s a fun loving kid but he has serious side to him. I especially love his serious side ?
Xiaomei is loveable. She’s also a straight forward person and isn’t afraid of confronting sensitive situations head on.
I’m excited to see the growth of their relationship. They two characters are good for each other.

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Amazing actors, amazing story

It is a very nice story that can atract all generations, actors are amazing , xiao zhan is such an expressive actor , talented and devoted to his work and li qin is so delicate and sensible , managing to transmit her feelings to the audience but all actors are very good, they have their story and you can feel their struggle , even the bad guys have their reasons in the surrounding climate
They are so young and yet have to face so many problems
I have seen only 6 episodes until now but the story is so promising that i am looking forward every day for a new episode
I liked it very much

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Good. Almost great.

Nice watch. The drama started really well but after a while it became a little to preachy. Most characters didn't grow and were one dimensional. This skewed the show to become a little unrealistic and the I could no longer suspend reality and fall into the story. Main error being the classic black and white characters trope. The good people were too good, the bad people to bad and the dumb people too dumb.

This could have been better as 24 episodes a it would have condensed the points the writers were trying to make without the drama becoming annoying as variation of the same issues repeat over and over again. A lot of Cdramas still struggle a lot with this. After lead gets used and backstabbed 2/3 times we get the point you are trying to make. No need to repeat it 10 times. This repetition slows down the pace of the story. Some storyline seemed forced and didn't add to the narrative like the virus thing.

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It's a thrilling drama. In the beginning, the protagonist made a mistake with his friend, he knew about his friend's feelings and still approached the young woman. The drama shows the mistakes of several characters, and it is sad to see some become bad people over time and others suffer from the consequences of their choices and mistakes and have an unhappy marriage. I wish they had focused a little more on the protagonist's romance with the doctor, there were many episodes of him liking the other character. It would be interesting to watch them in another drama. It's an incredible drama.

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A drama you'll feel glad you watched

This drama is so real and yet beautiful. It's fascinating to get a glimpse into China's (post-revolution) history from the perspective of the common man, but that is just a side benefit. The greatness of this drama is in how it portrays varied and true-to-life characters and how their moral compass (or lack thereof), their character, and their choices will over time lead them to very different paths. The pacing is on the slow side (especially at first as you are introduced to the many characters and become acquainted with their backgrounds and relationships) but there is always a "next thing" you are watching for, so it never gets tedious. Pretty soon you find yourself very attached to and sympathetic with the characters, so their emotions and hopes and disappointments are incredibly moving. The acting was excellent all around and very nuanced. Sean Xiao in particular was perfect in this role and created an inspiring but sill human character. It's just a meaningful and beautiful story that feels like it was based on real people that the writer knew.

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Decent drama about life, brotherhood, love, family, and principles

First half is my first impression of the drama.
8 episodes in and this is my first impression. The Youth Memories is about a group of friends in 1970s Beijing navigating life. The main themes are: family. love, friendship, brotherhood, duty, familial obligation, and pursing one's dreams.

The good:
1. It feels like an ensemble cast, and not just the two main leads and a bunch of supporting throwaway characters
2. The main supporting casts have interesting storylines of their own
3. XZ's really suited for optimistic, cheerful, sometimes cocky role who puts other people's happiness over his own

The bad:
1. The music seems out of place sometimes. The character would be saying something sad, and there's cheery background music
2. Some overacting from supporting cast members even with XZ. I don't know if it's cultural or a sign of the times (setting is in 1970s)
3. Bad styling for Li Qin. The pigtail braids make her look older and less attractive
4. Few meaningful scenes between XZ and LQ. There's more interactions between the ML and FL2. I'm assuming that their relationship will develop later on

Neutral:
1. So many men want to be with He Hongling. And so many women are jealous of her.

I'm assuming that the slow burn relationship between ML and FL will develop later on so I may keep watching to see how that love story unfolds.

Edit: final review
Just finished The Youth Memories. Things that stood out to me.

1. The character of He Honglin, the writers managed to portray her as sympathetic despite her inherent selfishness. From time to time, she has moments of self awareness and humility.
2. The character of Xiao Chunsheng. He's too perfect, too idealistic, and too forgiving in this drama. His childhood friends betray him multiple times, but he continues to turn the other cheek. It became frustrating to watch him get used over and over again.
3. There's no satisfactory conclusion for the bad guys in this drama. Their final scenes consisted of them being taken in by investigators, but there's nothing about their punishment or outcome.
4. This is one of XZ's best character to date, only second to Wei Wuxian. And like Wei Wuxian, Xiao Chun Sheng stayed true to his values, his ideals, but grew as a person.

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