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When Little Jia is asked to read his essay about how he spent Women's Day with his mother out loud in class, he has to hide the sad truth that only his friend Dong knows.
Overview
When Little Jia is asked to read his essay about how he spent Women's Day with his mother out loud in class, he has to hide the sad truth that only his friend Dong knows. This is a moving and beautifully acted tale of a boy forced to grow up quicker than his peers. Director Moxie Peng is a graduate of New York University’s Graduate Film Program and was selected for the inaugural Disney Filmmaker Launchpad in 2020.
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