Quando Éramos Jovens (2018)

I actually didn't mind this series, but prefer high school aged individuals going on to adulthood and beyond so this type of "slice of life" isn't something I'd get into on a regular basis.

What is great in this drama are all the antics, the school environment and pressures that go with it, the strong bonded friendships and the stories connected to some of those individuals.

Hua Biao is a genius that lives with his grandmother and is poor yet does the best that he can to make things work and is always optimistic, thoughtful and kind. He never really tells anyone his problems or asks for anything if it can be avoided yet will listen to others woes and help if he can.

Yang Xi is not as clever and is long distance runner with "two secret admirers" including her childhood friend, Li Yu, and Hua Biao.

Li Yu is a straight A student who lives above Yang Xi - they both share the same birthdate and year. He is kind, considerate and will help his friends without them even asking plus keep it in confidence with no questions asked. He is also like another son to the Xi's.

Situ Er Tiao is from a wealthy family only is not into exams or school plus can be a bit mischief, but is loyal to his friends and will go the extra mile if he has to to help any of them.

I could relate to the hours of studying and sitting for exams and how, as friends, we rallied around one another and supported each other through thick or thin. So, I can remember being just like the students in this drama only we didn't exactly clean pools or sell dumplings nor did we really eat alot at each others homes. Also, none of the girls I knew were as whimsical or babyish as what I see in some these drama whether young or old.

We didn't cheat like how the whole class cheated in one episode which was really cool I might add, but we did sometimes have answers written on our wrists/arms or on rulers and erasers.

Brings back some fun memories!

What I don't relate to or agree with at all in WWWY is the mentioning of "forgetting teachers faces" or "teachers names" as time passes even if "teachers remember students after years." However, in that one episode, it was in reference to one teacher only.

I feel it is so untrue!

Like our parents, teachers have just as much influence and impact on our lives as we grow and develop from kindergarten through to university, so they aren't forgettable nor should they be.

I still remember my first day of primary school plus my very first teacher right through to middle school and high school.

Some of us don't forget our teachers no matter how much time goes by!

Hou Minghao did a fantastic job of his character as did the others and especially the old woman that acted as the grandmother.

I've read about the ending being "bittersweet" elsewhere, but I reckon it was quite realistic. After we graduate from high school we either go on to university, work or have a gap year so all the teens going their own ways seemed normal although it was all done in the last 15 to 20 minutes of the last episode. So, a bit rushed I suppose and not tied up in a way that would have been more acceptable for some.

This isn't something I'd re-watch over and over again, but am sure for some it will be the best drama ever!

In fact, it is a good drama only it is a bit on the young side for me.

Leia Mais

Came across this Cdrama through a FMV edit on Youtube, found it enthralling, and the male lead, Neo Hou, is very nice-looking so I gave it a shot. And tadaaaa, watching this masterpiece is one of the best decisions I made for my entire drama world.

Overall, I gave it a rating of 10/10 because I just love everything about it It's not only about a romance, but it's also about youth, friendship, family, fulfilling our goals and dreams in life. It gave me the Korean 'Reply' series vibes because the setting is from 1996. I had mixed emotions throughout the drama (in a good way), it's so heartwarming, it made me fell in love, laugh out loud, burst out of tears, most of the episodes gave me a touching feeling, and most importantly, it gave us good moral values and realizations in life.

Acting on point, BGM on point. The BGM gave a very nostalgic ambiance which is very appropriate to the drama's time setting. Acting is superb and pretty convincing that's why I was able to move on tears on touching moments.

Leia Mais

Importance to watch

The most inspiring drama 8 have ever watched... It's worth to watch. You all should give it try... I just love this drama. It's so emotional and the story lining is perfect.
Weird but yassss this drama inspires me to study hard and achieve my dreams.
It also teaches me friendship.
I'm just obsessed with this drama!!!
The best drama ever.
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The thing i don't like about dramalist is that we have to write 500 characters... It can atleast move on to 150....like bruh 500 is too much.

Leia Mais

it was such a good drama, super wholesome and definitely not your typical youth love story with the cliche plots. trust me, its gonna be worth your time. this drama is completely diff with a realistic portrayal of youth life, doesnt only focus on love unlike most dramas. ofc theres the love part, but theres more of friendship, and family, and even their schoo life. character development is rly good as the drama doesnt only focus on one or two main ppl in the friend group but u can rly see every character's diff families, and how they help one another despite having their own problems is rly rly rly heart warming, alot of times u will wna cry with them. alot of things to learn and takeaway from a drama as well, unlike most dramas whr u just watch for enjoyment. tho some parts rly sad, the drama includes 'morals' and some life lessons. not at aLL boring, and super super wholesome, especially the ending. most ppl find it rly sad, but i guess its a sad yet happy ending? it shows realistically how life is, since life cant always go your way. and i tink the actors did a rly good job cus most of them are quite new? and when u watch the behind the scenes, you can see how much effort all of them put in to film many scenes, including learning new stuff just to film this show :"))

Leia Mais

about the drama

actually this drama is very good and i was very happy that in the last everyone does something what they like but i think the ending could be in a better way, may be i think there will be a second season for which i and every viewers are waiting for like we are very desperate for second season with the same casts and their acting was so natural and hence i loved it. LOVE FROM INDIA and i am gonna say that if anyone was in 11th and 12th must see this that everyone should every little things and if you are good in something then please be more focused on that so that that thing will be improved.

Leia Mais

the comparisons to the reply series, especially 1988, are very apt. this is both a good and a bad thing - the things that keep the reply series firmly at the top of my favourites list are all here (family, friendships, first love, the bittersweetness of growing up, nostalgia), but so are a lot of the frustrations (dude, just talk to her! it's nice that you're being considerate of your friend's feelings but she's allowed to make her own choice).

i fell in love with the first few episodes, but found myself enjoying it less as it went on. the tone shifted wildly from funny and lighthearted and sweet to just sad. sad isn't a bad thing, but i wish they had kept some of the humour and sweetness while they dealt with the heavier topics. the plot also seemed to be spinning its wheels for half the episodes, covering the same ground multiple times (so many 'i was just about to confess but didn't because she started talking about li yu again' moments!). i wish the plot had kept moving and covered more time, instead of getting so bogged down.

overall this drama has a lot of positives - the characters are strongly written and acted, the cast have great chemistry and there are so many moments that hit you right in the feelings - but i couldn't help feeling let down by the tonal shift in the latter episodes.

Leia Mais

When we were young

It's the one of the best drama that i have ever watched... It inspires me alot!!! The way drama represent friendship, family and school is so amazing also thd way it shows the problems of family and teenager.. I guess it can be retable to all. Also how it represent the mind set of teenager can be retable.
It's must watch drama!

Idk why so less people know about this drama but the drama deserves the popularity and should be watched by each of u!!

Idk why tf they want the review of 500 character..isn't this much review is perfect!?
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Leia Mais

First of all, this series is a must watch, I’ve watched many high school romance like a love so beautiful, love 020 but i personally love when we were young the most.

The main male lead is acted by minghao which i found he did an extremely good job as hua biao and i immediately fell in love with his character. The chemistry between the male and female lead were awesome and there were many funny and cute moments between them. The second male lead will also make you fall in love with him and he is always taking good care of the main female lead while suppressing his own feelings for her knowing that she likes the main male lead. I love that it is set in the 90s and it brings back many nostalgic feelings and shows a different way of life of teenagers back in the 90s compared to the 20s. I feel that it gives me a new and fresh perspective of the 90s

As for the OST, it is sung by the main male lead called young people don’t hurt people and it sounds so good it has been on repeat ever since I finished this series. Neo has an amazing voice that you will fall in love with. Kudos to the production team and definitely hoping for a season 2! :)

Leia Mais

It has that nostalgic feeling that makes you feel very connected to it. Made me cry, laugh so hard, smile and sad all throughout. There were many moments that definitely pulled my heartstrings and made me feel something :(( this series definitely hits right through you and feels home.

It shows the reality we all face when we were young, the choices we soon have to make, struggles in our youth, the value of friendship, family and young love. How pure and innocent love is. I love how they ventured with different kinds of love. Not just the romantic love we often see with the main roles. It also has that gentle subtlety in each character, how they portrait a specific emotion and that raw feeling they have inside. This has the touch of everything, trust me!

I also loved how genuinely funny this series was HAHAHA it has a lot of humor. And don't get me wrong, this ain't the type of 'funny' that is forced. I will miss the Five Flying Bicycles :(( It made me miss my teenage life, indeed it was one for the books. Season2, i cant wait for you ❤️

I gave the rewatch value an 8.5 because most parts of the story for me were moments I didn't anticipate it happening. Like the pure innocent me wasn't aware and sure of what I'm gonna be feeling next then all of sudden I'm caught crying or sad or laughing hard. It's like a rollercoaster of emotions, it's the uncertainty in the journey that brings it more life. I highly recommend this series :)

Leia Mais