My American Grandson

My American Grandson

1991 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A 12-year-old boy from America experiences the clash of cultures and the generation gap when he visits his grandfather in Shanghai.

Directed by Ann Hui · Written by Wu Nien-jen

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