“Not One Less” is its title. The regular teacher at an impoverished rural Chinese primary school needs to take a month off to care for his ailing mother. The only available sub is a 13-year-old girl from a neighboring village. What follows is a tale of making-do worthy of Frank Capra. (Incidentally, the film would be an edifying experience for American children who may have lost touch with the bounty in material wealth they enjoy every single day.) Highly recommended film. Watched it (free for subscribers) on Amazon Prime last night. Watching “Not One Less” also proved to be an interesting exercise in decoding and evaluating Chinese culture.
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