Nǎi Nai & Wài Pó (2024)
Overview
A multigenerational story celebrating director Sean Wang's two grandmothers, one on his father's side and the other on his mother's side.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.117 |
Directed By
Sean Wang
Crew
Giosuè Greco
Joanna Natasegara
Malcolm Pullinger
Joyce N. Ho
Sam Gilling
Sean Wang
Sam Davis
Bijan Sharifi
Sean Wang
Sam Davis
Sean Wang
TOP CAST
Yi Yan Fuei
Self
Chang Li Hua
Self
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