Acting Out(2020)
In a school for young actors in Shanghai, auditions take place. Who are they and why do they want to act? Through their aspirations, a role is created and a film is given.
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In a school for young actors in Shanghai, auditions take place. Who are they and why do they want to act? Through their aspirations, a role is created and a film is given.
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2020-10-09
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