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Journey to the East

Journey to the East

Could our mounting modern problems have ancient solutions?

2021•54m
DocumentaryAdventure

Could our mounting modern problems have ancient solutions? Travel to the depths of China to find out.

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George Thompson

George Thompson

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Gu Shining

Self

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