The 33rd China Golden Rooster Awards
Synopsis
Qixing Primary School in Huadu had just over a hundred students, seventy percent of them children of migrant workers, and faced the threat of being merged into another school. By chance, teachers and students took up rope skipping, and from there the team went on to win 27 world championships. These stories have inspired many more who followed to set out after their dreams.
Jury Citation
Built on real material and shaped through artistic invention, Little Stars tells the inspiring story of the children of migrant workers who overcome difficulties, challenge themselves and win a rope-skipping competition. The film has a tight pace and a light, cheerful tone; the performances are genuine and unaffected and full of energy, the characters are well-rounded, and the narrative structure is complete and coherent. It conveys the moving power of children pursuing their dreams and is an accomplished inspirational children's sports film. Winner of Best Children's Film.
Film Information
Director
Xie Deju | Huang Zhanchang
Genre:
Drama | Children | Sports
Starring:
Zhu Yingrui | Lai Xuanzhi | Rope Skipping Team of Qixing Primary School, Huadu District, Guangzhou
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland
Language:
Mandarin | Cantonese
Running Time:
90 min
