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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.1).
Walking to School
2009·Movie
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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Based on a true story, this film follows a 7-year-old boy, Wawa, and his older sister, Naxiang, who live beside the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China. Every day, Naxiang crosses the river to attend school using an overhead cable, but their mother will not allow Wawa to use the cable. Eventually, Wawa secretly uses the cable to cross to the other side. The dangerous activity has deadly consequences, and the siblings’ lives are changed forever.
Rural China DramaSibling BondTragic Coming-of-AgeRealistic PortrayalEmotional JourneySlice of LifeSocio-Economic ThemesHeartbreaking StoryCultural Insight
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Is Walking to School okay for kids?
Disturbing imagery
Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Walking to School plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Walking to School in English?
Chinese
No, it was made in Chinese.