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2023124 minGdocumentary

Unknown

2023124 minGdocumentary

Many street barber stalls under Hutoushan serve senior citizens and working people, creating a traditional space for connection and community.

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Many street barber stalls under Hutoushan serve senior citizens and working people, creating a traditional space for connection and community.

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Yu-Chan Lindirector

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Under Hutoushan, street barber stalls cater to senior citizens and working people. These stalls serve as a traditional part of daily life. Customers sit separated by mesh nets from the barbers. Interactions between them foster connections and a sense of community. The film runs for 124 minutes and was released in 2023. It belongs to the history and arts genres.

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