Burning Years (2023)

Other name: 似火流年 , Bei Jing Wang Shi , Our Story in Beijing , 北京往事

Description:

Burning Years chronicles the impactful journey of five inseparable youths—Xu Weibiao, Lin Zhihua, Zhang Peng, Wang Lei, and Yu Nan—who shared a formative childhood in 1980s Beijing. Against a backdrop of rapid societal change, their close bond is forged through shared experiences, dreams, and the unique spirit of the era. However, as they mature and confront the world, their individual beliefs and aspirations begin to diverge significantly. These fundamental differences in worldview ultimately lead to a profound and painful separation, fracturing their once unbreakable friendship. The film powerfully explores how personal convictions and the currents of a transformative decade can reshape destinies, leaving an enduring legacy on their lives and highlighting the bittersweet nature of growing up.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Crime; life; Romance; Youth