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202015 minPGdoc-short

Artisan Movements

Shin Hua

202015 minPGdoc-short

Only one of 12 brothers continues the family barbershop, which has been in operation since 1911 and is now facing bankruptcy.

Artisan Movements

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Only one of 12 brothers continues the family barbershop, which has been in operation since 1911 and is now facing bankruptcy.

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Erick Sutantodirector

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Freddy, the fourth son of a family of 12 brothers, fights to keep Shin Hua barbershop alive. Established in 1911, the shop once thrived but now faces bankruptcy as clients continue to dwindle. Despite the lack of support from his brothers and the refusal of his descendants to take over, Freddy remains dedicated to the craft of barbering. His commitment to preserving the legacy of Shin Hua reflects a deep love for the simple act of cutting hair.

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