Tiger parenting goes nuclear when one dad bets everything on his son's future.
A father and mother rack their brains in order to help their son achieve early success in China's education system.
Acting
Huang Bo's sweaty desperation is uncomfortably real.
Writing
Satire so sharp it cuts through cultural specifics.
Direction
Su Liang balances cringe comedy with genuine tragedy.
Director
Su Liang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film directly references China's 'chicken blood' parenting trend and billion-dollar tutoring industry crackdown of 2021.
Huang Bo based his performance on real parents he observed at Beijing tutoring centers, including one who memorized entire textbooks to 'help' their child.
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