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202575 minGdocumentary

Fruit Is Ripe

202575 minGdocumentary

A group of Chinese fathers joins a farmer-turned-internet influencer in Alberta to build passive solar greenhouses for sustainable farming.

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A group of Chinese fathers joins a farmer-turned-internet influencer in Alberta to build passive solar greenhouses for sustainable farming.

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Yuqi Kangdirector

Yuqi Kangwriter

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Cacai builds passive solar greenhouses in Alberta. He is a farmer and an internet influencer. Alongside him are several fathers who seek sustainable farming methods. Each father brings his own hopes for the future. Over the course of a year, the documentary shows their families and the distinct challenges they face. Their relationships mirror the care required for the vegetables they grow. The film runs for 75 minutes. It was released in 2025.

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