Movie: Nian

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    A Chinese American girl faces her racist bully with the help of the Nian, a mythological creature said to eat bad children.

  • Release Date

    2023-04-15

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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