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2024 1h 30m EN

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Synopsis

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In a landmark Supreme Court case pitting Asian American plaintiffs against Harvard University, activists on both sides wrestle with hard truths about race and equality, as the fate of affirmative action hangs in the balance.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Miao Wang
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Miao Wang, shot by Jia Li. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher H. Knight. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hao Wu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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IMDB entry: tt30849957 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Miao Wang directs. Jia Li behind the camera. Christopher H. Knight scores. Hao Wu cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Miao Wang, shot by Jia Li. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Christopher H. Knight. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Hao Wu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt30849957 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.