In a remote village in southwestern China, many young girls dream of learning. Their families are poor and uneducated, struggling to afford the cost of sending their daughters to school in a nearby village – tuition, books, and living expenses often being beyond their means. We follow several girls as they make the arduous three-hour weekly walk to the local school. There, a single female teacher inspires them, encouraging their studies and pushing them to strive for more. However, we also see the heartbreak of a family forced to make their daughter drop out due to financial hardship, delaying her aspirations. The son, less academically inclined, is instead prioritized for schooling. Beautifully filmed amidst the stunning mountain landscapes, these hopeful young women cling to their dreams of becoming teachers and doctors despite facing considerable obstacles.

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By Pulse Meter