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12th Beijing International Film Festival spotlights living with disabilities
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The cast of "Sunshine of My Life" meet the audience after a special screening of the film at the 12th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) /Beijing International Film Festival

The cast of "Sunshine of My Life" meet the audience after a special screening of the film at the 12th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) /Beijing International Film Festival

Hong Kong film "Sunshine of My Life" had a special screening at the ongoing Beijing International Film Festival on Saturday.

Directed by Judy Chu, the 96-minute movie is based on Chu's own life experience. It focuses on two blind parents struggling to raise their daughter, who is not visually impaired, and the daughter's dilemma of wanting to study overseas but not wanting to leave her parents to live alone.

The cast of "Sunshine of My Life" walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival at Yanqi Lake. /CGTN

The cast of "Sunshine of My Life" walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 12th Beijing International Film Festival at Yanqi Lake. /CGTN

The film also shows the daily life of ordinary Hong Kong people and the concern for physically challenged ones.

After the special screening, the cast, including Kara Wai, Hugo Ng and Karena Ng, met the audience and shared their experience during filming.

The 96-minute movie is set to open on the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong on August 26 and September 15, respectively.

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