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Film · 0 connectionsOnce Upon A Time (2026)
After failing in the big city, Chen Tao returns home and unexpectedly reunites with his deceased father through an old book, leading to whimsical adventures that heal their rift and inspire him to start anew.
Directed byFeng Yiping, Hao Xinyue
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