American Dreams in China(2013)
No pain, no gain.
Three Chinese friends build a successful English language school to help Chinese teenagers fulfil their dreams.
Movie: American Dreams in China
Top 10 Billed Cast
成冬青
孟晓骏
王阳
苏梅
许文
牛咏啸
警察
良琴
良琴（6岁）
波诺
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