Woman Basketball Player No. 5(1957)
Tian Zhenhua arrives in Shanghai to coach a local women's basketball team. Number 5 on the team, Xiaoje, excels at basketball but is unsure of whether to continue playing. As Tian gets to grips with training Xiaoje and the rest of the team, he reflects on his career as a star basketball player before the revolution.
Movie: Woman Basketball Player No. 5
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Lin Xiaojie (No. 5)
Tian Zhenhua
Lin Jie
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Gentleman
Lin's Father
Тао's Mother
Concierge
Tao Kai
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Tian Zhenhua arrives in Shanghai to coach a local women's basketball team. Number 5 on the team, Xiaoje, excels at basketball but is unsure of whether to continue playing. As Tian gets to grips with training Xiaoje and the rest of the team, he reflects on his career as a star basketball player before the revolution.
Release Date
1957-08-01
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6.25
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