The Life of Wu Xun(1951)
The life-story of Wu Xun, a beggar in the Qing dynasty who set up free schools for poor children.
Movie: The Life of Wu Xun
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The life-story of Wu Xun, a beggar in the Qing dynasty who set up free schools for poor children.
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1951-02-21
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