Broken Youth
Li Yang, a boy from a family with only one parent, has been the victim of bullying on campus for a long time, and the upright and kind boy Feng Xiao Ao stepped forward and spoke. The two became good friends who talked…
Li Yang is a quiet high school student from a single-parent home, enduring relentless bullying that isolates him from his peers. When kind-hearted classmate Feng Xiao Ao steps in to defend him, the two form a tentative but genuine friendship. As their bond deepens, Li Yang finds a glimmer of hope amid the torment. However, the bullying escalates into devastating cruelty, testing their connection and Li Yang’s will to survive. This short film explores the raw reality of school violence, homophobia, and the silent suffering of many LGBTQ+ youth, while also celebrating the unconditional love of a mother who refuses to give up on her son. Poignant and unflinching, 'Broken Youth' is a heartfelt call for empathy and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, kindness can light the way.