The Forest of Miss Tang
It portrays a Teochew family over six generations in Swatow, China, from the 19th century to the present. As background, the film will set under the great upheavals of China and the temptation to migrate.
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It portrays a Teochew family over six generations in Swatow, China, from the 19th century to the present. As background, the film will set under the great upheavals of China and the temptation to migrate.
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Genre:Animation, Drama
Written By:Denis Do
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Runtime:41 minutes
Studio:Special Touch Studios
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