Drama Review: Breath Of Youth

Also Knowns As: Visible Sound, Na Shi Qing Chun De Sheng Yin, Kan Jian Sheng Yin De Ni
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Episodes

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Drama Digest

When you are a child, the things which activate the five senses are etched in mind for life, and the experiences make you the person, that you are today. Every child has a unique ability and if it is honed right, the child becomes exceptional. If not, the child shuts the doors and lives in a closed world.

When Wei Zhen was a kid, he had a particular skill of differentiating the slightest vibration. At the same time, Wei Zhen’s parents would always fight and scream despicable words behind closed doors. This memory had Wei Zhen convinced that everyone had worn a mask, and none could be trusted. He started to live in his world.

Fast forward, Wei is a fourth-year sound engineering student at the university, and his knack for hearing vibrations, makes him create beautiful music. But the lousy childhood memories stop him from bringing his talent out.

In time, Wei realizes his passion, and a chance encounter with someone he admires gets him to open his mind-blocks.

The series is all Wei’s journey becoming a great musician.

The Feel-Good Part

It has melodic music, and the sound effects are just superb. The visuals are also fabulous.

The Disappointing Factor

The story-line is weak and certain characters could have been better written as it otherwise feels incomplete.

In-Depth Analysis

Childhood memories form an intrinsic part of determining individual traits and personality. If the memory is terrible and filled with hate, the child grows up to be an introvert even though the child might have great talents.

The series is all about connecting childhood memories and persons’ attitudes with regards to perspectives, people and life. Wei has an exceptional aptitude to hear vibrations. However, his childhood was filled with hateful recollections of his parents, thereby resulting in Wei believing that everyone is fake.

During his university days, Wei has the opportunity to produce music nonetheless, he chooses not to. But his passion and a chance encounter with a person changes his mind, and he sets out on a transformative voyage.

The series is all about Wei’s self-discovery.

Star Power

Wei is played by Liu Chang and he has acted beautifully in the movie.

Overall Opinion

If you like inspirational, feel-good movies, then this one is for you