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200471 minGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Kindergarten

200471 minGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Shot over 14 months, 71 minutes of footage captures the daily lives of children at a boarding kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

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Shot over 14 months, 71 minutes of footage captures the daily lives of children at a boarding kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

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Zhang Yiqingdirector

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At a boarding kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province, children navigate daily life filled with laughter and challenges. Over 14 months, the film captures their joyful moments and their struggles with setbacks. It reflects their thoughts on issues that connect their world to that of adults. The narrative unfolds with a focus on childhood while hinting at broader societal themes. The opening line states, "They are our children, but maybe they are us ourselves.

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