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A Greater Chance

A Greater Chance

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FamilyDocumentaryDrama

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Upon learning of his father's terminal illness diagnosis, a young, autistic, hearing-impaired artist travels back to Taiwan with a filmmaker to make a film in his honour.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Runtime

21 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

28 September 2024

Country

Canada

Cast

Hugo Lu

Hugo Lu

Himself

Tiffany Lu

Tiffany Lu

Herself

Victor Lu

Victor Lu

Himself

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