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UNIQUELY YOU

World Premiere Weng Yu | 2024 | China | 110min | Documentary
WENG Yu | ZUO Yue | ZHAO Xincong, HUANG Anpeng | JIAO Jian | LIANG Binglun | WU Yuzhou | CO Co, CHENG Rui, WANG Junli

Synopsis

How do we connect with the world when we lack the skills to communicate? This film delves into the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum. We follow three autistic children, each differing in gender, age, and family background, as they strive to overcome their unique challenges. The unwavering support from their families takes center stage, showcasing three mothers who face their difficulties with determination, persistence, and optimism. This is a realistic and uplifting portrayal of how children and their families navigate the unique challenges of neurodivergence.


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Weng Yu

WENG Yu is a Chinese film director,writer and experimental artist graduated from Central Academy of Fine Arts and Beijing Film Academy.


Director's statement

China has nearly ten million people on the autism spectrum. For every hundred newborns, one is autistic. Despite these significant numbers, there are relatively few people who understand autism or have encountered someone with it. We treat those with autism as equals, and through our film, we hope to inspire more people in society to view those on the spectrum with greater understanding and a sense of equality.