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201713 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Stories About Him

201713 minPGdoc-short

7.5/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Thirteen minutes of personal anecdotes reveal the life of a grandfather known as a gold miner, businessman, and hero through family conversations.

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Yung-Shiuan Yang

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Thirteen minutes of personal anecdotes reveal the life of a grandfather known as a gold miner, businessman, and hero through family conversations.

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Yung-Shiuan Yang interviews family members to piece together the life of her grandfather, a gold miner, businessman, and hero. Through conversations with aunts and uncles, the film reveals personal anecdotes that reflect his impact on their lives. Lasting memories of challenges and successes illustrate his legacy within the family. "Stories About Him," released in 2017, runs for 13 minutes.

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