Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower

Nan
1h 18m
2017
7.3 /10 (54)

Overview

When the Chinese Communist Party backtracks on its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, teenager Joshua Wong decides to save his city. Rallying thousands of kids to skip school and occupy the streets, Joshua becomes an unlikely leader in Hong Kong and one of China’s most notorious dissidents.

Country : United States of America
Languages : 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Released Date: 2017-01-20
Director : Joe Piscatella

Top Billed Cast

Joshua Wong

Himself

Agnes Chow

Self

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