Upcoming Summer
When a white lie leads to unexpected results, Chen Chen and Zheng Yuxing forge a deep friendship and must face the harsh realities of growing up.
Top Cast
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Zhang Zifeng
Chen Chen
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Leo Wu
Zheng Yu Xing
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Hao Lei
Chen Chen's Mother
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Zu Feng
Uncle Wang
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Liu Xiaohai
Chen Chen's Father
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Liu Dan
Class Teacher
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Zhou Tie
Zheng Yuxing's Father
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Wu Xiao Di
Chen Chen's best friend
Overview
When a white lie leads to unexpected results, Chen Chen and Zheng Yuxing forge a deep friendship and must face the harsh realities of growing up.
Rating
6.8
/ 10
32 Reviews 1 Popular
1 Reviews
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Alunauwie8 Nov 11, 2025Upcoming Summer is a tender coming-of-age film that explores the quiet chaos of adolescence — the pressure of exams, the confusion of love, and the longing to be understood. Through Chen Chen and Yu Xing, two teenagers seeking solace from family tension and self-doubt, the film paints a portrait of youth that feels raw yet gentle. Their bond, more about understanding than romance, becomes a refuge from the noise of growing up. With soft visuals, subtle performances, and a bittersweet calm, the story unfolds like the first day of summer — uncertain, fragile, but full of quiet hope. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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