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Why Was I Born?

19841h 34mLi Yalin

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Songsong is a kid from a broken family. He seeks love, attention, toys and sweets from his parents but both of them are too busy. His father is an engine driver has little time for the child and though he misses his mother, he is not allowed to see her. In his loneliness he finds a companion in a lovely white goose.

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What is Why Was I Born? (1984) about?

Songsong is a kid from a broken family. He seeks love, attention, toys and sweets from his parents but both of them are too busy. His father is an engine driver has little time for the child and though he misses his mother, he is not allowed to see her. In his loneliness he finds a companion in a lovely white goose.

Who stars in Why Was I Born??

Why Was I Born? stars Fang Qingzhuo, Lei Ming, Ji Chen Mu (Songsong). The film was directed by Li Yalin.

How long is Why Was I Born??

Why Was I Born? has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984.

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