So Young (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2013, So Young is a drama and romance film directed by Zhao Wei, running about 131 minutes.

What it’s about. On the brink of the 90s, 18-year-old Zheng Wei steps into her university life with a hopeful heart for love. She forms a great friendship with her roommates and united as a group, they embark on their university life together. Wei meets Chen Hao-Zheng in a chance encounter, and despite initial reluctance, Chen accepts Wei as his girlfriend and the two become inseparable. Four years of university life pass and Wei looks forward to establishing a life together with Chen. However, Chen is forced into an impossible decision to leave Wei. Devastated, Wei decides to start afresh. A decade later, Wei’s previous lovers Lin and Chen both find their way back into her life and she has to make a choice on her next step in life.

Who’s in it. So Young stars Han Geng as Lin Jing, Yang Zishan as Zheng Wei, Maggie Jiang as Ruan Guan and Tong Liya as Zeng Shu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, So Young has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $116M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch So Young page.

If you liked it. Fans of So Young tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch So Young (2013)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for So Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is So Young worth watching?
So Young holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in So Young?
So Young stars Han Geng, Yang Zishan, Maggie Jiang, Tong Liya and Zhang Yao.
When was So Young released?
So Young was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.