Water Boys 五个扑水的少年 China, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 110 mins. Director: Song Haolin 宋灏霖. Rating: 7/10. Very free re-make of the 2001 Japanese hit comedy about a male synchro swiming team is actually much better constructed and with more interesting characters. STORY A city somewhere in China, the present day. Due to a misunderstanding, Shaohai Third … Continue reading Review: Water Boys (2021) →
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