Only Child
Genres
Overview
A five-minute experimental film about the internal challenge of a Chinese toy painter as she is swept into a moment of artistic inspiration.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
6 min
Release Date
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Vote Average
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Kim Jiang
Toy Painter
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