Where Eaglets Grow
Jiuha, a Yi ethnic boy, is a skilled basketball player and the hero of his friends.When their only ball breaks, he loses his status.His teacher announces the prize for an upcoming sheep-herding competition is a real basketball.Jiuha wins, but the ball is accidentally lost.To reclaim it and his friends' respect, he embarks on a lonely yet brave journey of growth.
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Jiuha, a Yi ethnic boy, is a skilled basketball player and the hero of his friends. When their only ball breaks, he loses his status. His teacher announces the prize for an upcoming sheep-herding competition is a real basketball. Jiuha wins, but the ball is accidentally lost. To reclaim it and his friends' respect, he embarks on a lonely yet brave journey of growth.
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- Release date
- Apr 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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- Language
- Mandarin
- Country
- China
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