Country: China
Genre: Feature Film, Family
Release Year: 2023
Runtime: 100 minutes
Directors: Chen Yingqi, Chen Juzhi
Recommended Age: 6+
Synopsis:
Mo Li, a child with autism—often referred to as a “child of the stars”—transfers to Class 5(3). She appears lonely and withdrawn. With the care and support of her teacher and the “Sunflower Squad,” Mo Li begins to experience the joys of school life. Through a series of carefully planned class activities, such as “The 10 o’clock Appointment,” she gradually opens up. In the process, her classmates also learn to connect more sincerely with each other, creating lasting and meaningful memories of their school years.
Awards and Screenings:
Selected as a 2023 Film Excellence Project by the China Film Administration
Nominated for Best Screenplay and Best Actress at the 2nd Hong Kong Bauhinia International Film Festival
Winner of the Outstanding Film of the Year Award at the 13th “Lightyear Cup” Beijing International Online Film Festival
Screened at the Hong Kong International Film & TV Market, Shanghai International Film Festival, Malaysia Exhibition, and Chengdu Children’s Film Week