I'm From the Mountains

I'm From the Mountains

2024

Drama

Zhang Xiaohong, a struggling coach, leads Wang Cai and a group of Wa ethnic boys from Yunnan through various hardships. Together, they demonstrate that there are no class distinctions in tennis. In their pursuit of the national championship, they leave their mountainous village and learn to overcome challenges along the way.

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ZH

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Fan Lei

Fan Lei

Zhang Xiaohong

Wang Fa

Wang Cai

龚旺维

彭诗雅

刘小芬

Wang Zhonghao

Wang Zhonghao

Sun Chen

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