Wonderful Youth (2024)

In the prime age of his youth, high school freshman Xiao Yufan’s life takes a dramatic turn when he sinks a world-class buzzer-beater, earning his place on the prestigious Shijiazhuang No. 2 High School basketball team. Once a quiet, introverted student, Xiao now faces skepticism from his new teammates, who suspect he forced out their former friend. Confronted with 'tests' from a group of aloof scholars and the school’s fierce leader, Xiao finds that the intensity of their training and unexpected challenges gradually transform them into a tight-knit group. As they navigate the fine line between academic pressures and their basketball dreams, the team faces an uphill battle. In a match that comes around only once in a lifetime, they must rally together to defy the odds and create their own miracle. Based on the true story of a group of passionate teenagers, this film captures how they achieved the impossible, pulling off a victory in just 0.7 seconds.

Duration: 1 hr. 35 min.

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated