YO, YOYO
In the humid southern town of Savannah, Yoyo, a selective mute makes a living by crabbing. In a ''Building Trust'' class, he meets a girl, Aliana. Her presence transforms him—and the boundary between reality and fantasy begins to dissolve.
Credits
Director(s):
Wen JiangProducer(s):
Simone Chen, Hatem Shakkouf, Vito Zhuge, Huiyin ShiWriter(s):
Wen JiangCast:
Blade Lopez, Malia Arreola, Brent HollenCinematographer(s):
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