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Someone's Running
Exceeding all his expectations, Ming is chosen to represent his school at running. He treasures this last opportunity in his secondary school life and does his very best to prepare for it. However, on the eve of the competition, he decides to give the opportunity to his best friend. There is more to competition than just the end result. Pride, dignity, dreams and friendship are put to the best.
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Exceeding all his expectations, Ming is chosen to represent his school at running. He treasures this last opportunity in his secondary school life and does his very best to prepare for it. However, on the eve of the competition, he decides to give the opportunity to his best friend. There is more to competition than just the end result. Pride, dignity, dreams and friendship are put to the best.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Felix Tsang Chun-Wing, Ying Wai Chan
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Runtime:35 minutes
Studio:Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Hong Kong International Film Festival Society
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