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ADHD Is Necessary

20181h 33mMovie

When her daughter's slipping grades threaten their status in life, a mother resorts to extreme measures to avoid losing social standing.

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Cast

Chuan Chen YehYang Chuan
Frances WuNova Yang
Elten TingLing-Na
Chou Chi-ChengA-Cheng
Wu Pong-fongChairman of The Education Department
Lan Wei-huaHospital Dean
Bryan ChangHo Yi-Hsien
Kerr HsuHome Teacher
Garfield Chung Cheng-chunNova's Teacher
Cheng Yu-chiehBig Truck Driver
Color YanRojek Yang
Eric TaiObstetrician
Suphing HungImplanted Embryo Woman
Sung-Yuan ChiuLarge Ward Guard

Details

Director: Chen Wei-Ling
Writers: Kung-Yi Fei, Ma Chien-tai, Hsia Kang-chen
Release date: April 21, 2018
Runtime: 1h 33m
Original language: Chinese

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