17 years
若蟲知了
“A story about a 17-year-old.”
Synopsis
Cheung, perceived as weird and bullied by his classmates for his introversion and odor. Amidst the bullying, he finds solace in the attention it brings, contrasting the typical victim stereotype. His classmate Kwong leads the bullying to mask his insecurities but faces backlash as classmates shift their views. Meanwhile, Yu, who has a longstanding crush on Kwong, finds her feelings unreciprocated, leading to broken bonds and misunderstandings. Their school life is deeply affected by the pervasive bullying, leaving all parties hurt.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
2018 UA Cinemas Outstanding Movie Award
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- TO Chun Him
- Screenplay & Story
- TO Chun Him
- Original Title
- 若蟲知了
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
TO Chun Him
TO Chun Him
Yung Tsz Hong
TO Chun Him
Chong Sum-Ping
Department Leadership Roster
TO Chun Him
Director
Yung Tsz Hong
Director of Photography
TO Chun Him
Screenplay
Chong Sum-Ping
Producer
TO Chun Him
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About 17 years
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 17 years about?
Cheung, perceived as weird and bullied by his classmates for his introversion and odor. Amidst the bullying, he finds solace in the attention it brings, contrasting the typical victim stereotype. His classmate Kwong leads the bullying to mask his insecurities but faces backlash as classmates shift their views. Meanwhile, Yu, who has a longstanding crush on Kwong, finds her feelings unreciprocated, leading to broken bonds and misunderstandings. Their school life is deeply affected by the pervasive bullying, leaving all parties hurt.
Who directed 17 years?
17 years was directed by TO Chun Him.
Who stars in 17 years?
The principal cast of 17 years includes Mike Wu Yuen Yiu, Lam Yau Hin, Jasmine Leung Kin-Yi.
When was 17 years released and how long is it?
17 years was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.