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Formula 17

– More interested in romance than sex, "Formula 17" swoons with youthful innocence. Naive country-boy ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
Original Name:
17歲的天空
Formula 17 (2004) - Also known as 17歲的天空

More interested in romance than sex, "Formula 17" swoons with youthful innocence. Naive country-boy Tien-Tsai travels to Taipei, where his quest to lose his virginity is impeded by his insistence on finding true love first. The film's Chinese title translates as "17-Year-Old's World" which accurately describes its niche.

Styles:
Sexual, Semi Serious, Feel Good, Humorous, Realistic
Story Timeline:
21st Century, Contemporary
Producing Country:
Taiwan
Filming Locations:
Taipei, Taiwan, Asia
Genre:
Comedy, Romance
Editor's Pick for:
Teens, Date Night

Formula 17 (2004) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Apr 2004

Language:

Mandarin, English, French

Director:

Yin-jung Chen

Writer:

Rady Fu

Main Actors:

Tony Yo-ning Yang, Duncan Lai, King Chin, Dada Ji

Plot:

A gay teenager falls for an architect after moving to the city to find a summer job.

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination.

Production:

Strand Releasing

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
22%
Metacritic:
49%
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