William reviews the first two volumes of NICKE's fantasy manga series "Beyond the Clouds." Read his thoughts on the manga's brilliant art style and the promising story behind it.
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Review: Beyond the Clouds (2023)
Beyond the Clouds 我本是高山 China, 2023, colour, 1.85:1, 129 mins. Directors: Zheng Dasheng 郑大圣, Yang Jin 杨瑾. Rating: 6/10. Portrait of a pioneering Mainland teacher rises above simple…
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