The Caged Canary(2023)
My little canary can't be allowed to fly away.
Years of trying to fit in with the high society as the Gu family's foster daughter, Gu Shuyi meets headstrong & charming, Bai Yuwei. These two women grow fond of each other. With their new found trust and support, they try to break free from the constraints of patriarchy and embrace modernity.
Movie: The Caged Canary
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Bai Yuwei
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