Better Days
A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.
Critics Sentiment
Xiao Bei helps Chen Nian shave her head
Bullies beat and strip Chen Nian while filming
The film swings from its lowest point during the brutal filmed assault to its emotional peak with the head-shaving solidarity scene.
Better Days maintains strong audience reception throughout, with particular praise for the lead performances and emotional authenticity. The film peaks during intimate moments between the protagonists while dipping during the most brutal bullying sequences. Critics consistently praised the visual style, performances, and social commentary despite some concerns about pacing shifts.
Full cast
Zhou Dongyu
Chen Nian
Jackson Yee
Xiao Bei
Yin Fang
Zheng Ye
Huang Jue
Lao Yang
Wu Yue
Chen Nian's Mother
Zhou Ye
Wei Lai
Zhang Xinyi
Xu Miao
Zhao Runnan
Da Kang
Zhang Yao
Li Xiang
Zhang Yifan
Hu Xiaodie
Gao Xuanming
Lai Zi
Xie Xintong
Wang Li
Heliao Lüyun
Punk Gang Leader
Bozhan Ju
Loan Shark
Wang Yingming
Dean
Weilong Li
Debtor
Li Zhencheng
Da Kang's Father
Liu Ran
Luo Ting
Crew
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