A Dire Strait

It's for the baby. It's for the family.

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2022 / 22min.

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Genres

Thriller

Synopsis

Demi has stayed in bed for weeks due to the Chinese postpartum tradition. Although she tries to be as cooperative as possible, the weeks-long confinement and endless chicken soup push her to her limit.

Directors

Actors

Christine Liao

Lee Chen

Willis Chung

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