Growing Pains

2021, Movie, 25min

Fourteen-year-old Yao is sick of his worn-out shoes, which his father never replace for being too deep in debt. One day, after a confrontation with debt collectors, his father suddenly buys him a pair of expensive sneakers. Little did Yao know, this is the start of a painful tragedy.

Country: Taiwan

Director:

Lin Po-Yu

Cast:

Chen Yi-wen,

Chen Chong-En

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7.8

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Critic Bobby Lepire

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...a well-acted, mostly authentic look at coming of age for teenage girls.

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In the drama film Growing Pains, a fourteen-year-old boy named Yao struggles with the challenges of adolescence and financial hardship. Despite his father's efforts to provide for him, Yao's worn-out shoes become a constant source of embarrassment. When his father unexpectedly buys him a pair of expensive sneakers, Yao thinks his luck has finally changed. However, this newfound joy soon turns into a painful tragedy, forcing Yao to confront the harsh realities of his life. With a gripping storyline and powerful performances, Growing Pains is a poignant exploration of the struggles and sacrifices that come with growing up.

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