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Wikipedia article




'The Kids' is a 2015 Taiwanese drama film written and directed by Sunny Yu. It stars Bi Jhi Gang, Wu Chien-ho, and Wen Chen-ling as teenage parents who must find a way to provide for their baby.

Plot



Sixteen-year-old Bao-li falls in love with older student Jia-jia. After they begin dating, Jia-jia becomes pregnant and gives birth to a child for whom they can not afford to provide. Though they at first are able to survive with the help of friends and family, Bao-li turns to robbery when his mother gambles away their savings.

Cast



* Bi Zhi Gang as Uncle Liu (lead)

* Wu Chien-ho as Bao-li

* Wen Chen-ling as Jia-jia

* Yang Chi as Bao-li's mother

* Shirley Chien as Aunty Liu

* Kao Meng Chieh

* May Hong as A-qin

* Lawrence Ko as Zhe-wei

* Yang Jing as Zhang-qing

* Roger Huang as Jia-jia's father

Production



The film was based on true events. Writer-director Sunny Yu says that she made to film to understand how a young father could be pressured into robbing people to support his family.

Release



The international premiere was at the Tokyo International Film Festival, where it competed in the Asian Future competition.

Reception



Richard Kuipers of 'Variety' called it "an engaging and convincing drama" with good acting, directing, and scoring.

References




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