A Greater Chance

A Greater Chance

2024•21m

FamilyDocumentaryDrama

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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Production

Yuanbeau Films

Language

ZH

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Hugo Lu

Himself

Tiffany Lu

Herself

Victor Lu

Himself

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