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200255 minPGdocumentary

Little House

200255 minPGdocumentary

Two-year-old Wadan and her parents live on the outskirts of a city, facing poor conditions while seeking a better life.

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Two-year-old Wadan and her parents live on the outskirts of a city, facing poor conditions while seeking a better life.

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Two-year-old Wadan laughs with her parents in a makeshift home on the outskirts of a city in China. The film presents the lives of migrant peasants who face difficult living conditions while searching for better opportunities. It portrays their daily struggles and the warmth of family life, reflecting the character and hopes of those seeking a brighter future. "Little House" runs for 55 minutes and was released in 2002.

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