Where Eaglets Grow
Synopsis
Jiuha, a Yi ethnic boy, is a skilled basketball player and the hero of his friends. When their only ball breaks, he loses his status. His teacher announces the prize for an upcoming sheep-herding competition is a real basketball. Jiuha wins, but the ball is accidentally lost. To reclaim it and his friends' respect, he embarks on a lonely yet brave journey of growth.
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