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199943 minPGdocumentary

Too Young

199943 minPGdocumentary

A couple married at ages 16 and 19 faces financial struggles and conflicts while raising their child, documented by their former teacher.

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A couple married at ages 16 and 19 faces financial struggles and conflicts while raising their child, documented by their former teacher.

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Yang Ming-huidirector

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A young couple, married at 16 and 19, face the challenges of parenthood and financial strain. Living in a community where support is scarce, they often find themselves in conflict. The filmmaker, their former elementary school teacher, documents their daily life in an effort to assist them during difficult times. Set against the backdrop of their struggles, the film captures the realities of young marriage and the pressures that come with it.

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