Country: China
Genre: Feature Film, Family
Release Year: 2024
Runtime: 91 minutes
Directors: Deng Yuan, Pan Jun
Recommended Age: 12+
Synopsis:
A young boy named A-Cheng overcomes adversity through his passion for basketball, eventually making it to the provincial youth basketball championship. With hopes of creating a miracle, will he be able to fulfill his dream?
The film is based on the true story of Zhang Jiacheng, a “Guangdong Model Youth of the New Era” and a one-armed basketball player. Zhang plays the lead role himself.
Awards and Nominations:
2024 China (Zhengzhou) Golden Child Elephant Children’s Film Week – Best Child Actor of the Year (Zhang Jiacheng)
2024 San Diego International Children's Film Festival – Nominee for Best Feature Film
2024 China (Zhengzhou) Golden Child Elephant Children’s Film Week – Nominee for Director of the Year (Deng Yuan, Pan Jun)