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I am the Secret in Your Heart (2024) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: I am the Secret in Your Heart
Director: Lai Meng-chieh
Released: 2024
Duration: 112 min

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

In school, Wang Hsiao-hsia and her childhood friend Yuzu are seen as a couple, but Hsiao-hsia secretly longs for the transfer student Cheng Yih. Cheng Yih, admired for his exceptional grades, talent, and fighting skills, captivates her heart. Despite her poor academic performance, Hsiao-hsia tries various methods to win his affection, but nothing works. Unbeknownst to her, Cheng Yih harbors feelings for Hsiao-hsia as well. Meanwhile, Yuzu, fiercely protective of Hsiao-hsia, is wary of anyone trying to get close to her. As summer… Sign up for the full guide

Rated 12 • 2024 • 1h 52m

Directed by Lai Meng-chieh

Age

10+

I Am the Secret in Your Heart is a gentle coming-of-age romance that follows Wang Hsiao-hsia, her protective friend Yuzu, and transfer student Cheng Yih as a summer love triangle unfolds at their high school. The film is rated for older children and teens mainly because it contains an on-screen pet death (Cheng's dog White) and sustained emotional heartbreak, plus mild schoolyard bullying and teenage kissing. Parents should also expect… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Moon Lee

Tsao Yu-ning

Shou Lou

Lin Mei-shiu

Fan Kuang-yao

Andy Huang

Peggy Tseng

Ban Tie-hsiang

Li Hsuan

Porima Cheng

Heather Chen

Apple Chen

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Is I am the Secret in Your Heart appropriate for kids?

Content severity in I am the Secret in Your Heart

Sex Moderate 3/10

Violence Moderate 4/10

Language Moderate 3/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Strong 6/10

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0:03 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
0:09 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
0:20 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10

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Sex and nudity in I am the Secret in Your Heart

Light, teen-oriented romantic content: holding, hugging and brief kisses between Wang and Cheng, plus implied sexual attraction as characters move from friendship toward romance. Nothing sexual is explicit and there is no nudity; scenes are framed as first love and awkwardness. Expect a few close, tender moments that are emotionally charged but brief.

Violence and gore in I am the Secret in Your Heart

Mostly non-graphic schoolyard violence and minor accidents. Early near-miss with a falling chalk box and a basketball collision are incidental; a tense confrontation / scuffle when Cheng confronts bullies (who turn out to be Yuzu's friends) is the film's strongest physical conflict. No blood or serious injury is shown — the emphasis is on intimidation and pushing rather than gore.

Language in I am the Secret in Your Heart

Occasional mild teenage insults and raised voices in arguments and confrontations (schoolyard taunts, a few harsh words shouted in the heat of the moment). There is no sustained profanity or explicit slurs reported; language is realistic teenage banter and occasional swearing at a low level. Parents should be aware of name-calling during the bully scenes and a few sharp lines at the music festival.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in I am the Secret in Your Heart

Minimal and background: adults are shown drinking at a wedding and there are a few brief adult smoking/ashtray moments in the background; no teen bingeing or drug use is depicted. Substance appears as casual adult behavior rather than a plot focus. Expect one or two short shots of glasses/wine in social settings.

Mature themes in I am the Secret in Your Heart

Strong themes of first love, jealousy, unrequited feelings, long-distance relationship drift, and grief following the on-screen death of Cheng's dog White. The pet's sudden illness and death is emotionally foregrounded and drives several characters' reactions; the film also examines how time and distance change relationships over a decade. These emotional beats are the film's core and may be upsetting to sensitive viewers.

Scary moments in I am the Secret in Your Heart

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Bontent's parent guide suggests I am the Secret in Your Heart is best for ages 10+. It's rated 12. I Am the Secret in Your Heart is a gentle coming-of-age romance that follows Wang Hsiao-hsia, her protective friend Yuzu, and transfer student Cheng Yih as a summer love triangle unfolds at their high school. The film…

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I am the Secret in Your Heart is officially rated 12. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

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I am the Secret in Your Heart runs 112 minutes, directed by Lai Meng-chieh, released in 2024.

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