Walking To School (2009)

Other name: 走路上学, Zou Lu Shang Xue

Description:

Based on an emotional true story, Walking To School is a gripping drama film set beside the roaring Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China. The story follows a seven-year-old boy named Wawa and his older sister, Naxiang. Every day, Naxiang bravely crosses the dangerous river using an overhead cable to attend school. Fearing for his safety, their mother strictly forbids Wawa from using the cable. Desperate to learn and follow his sister, Wawa eventually decides to secretly use the high-wire cable to cross to the other side. This perilous choice leads to deadly consequences that change the siblings' lives forever. Walking To School is a powerful and heart-wrenching film that highlights the extreme struggles for education in remote areas, delivering a deeply moving cinematic experience.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2009

Genre:Drama; life