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Taiwan Oscar Entry 'Old Fox' Shows Child's View of Economic Inequality

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Taiwanese Oscar entry 'Old Fox' offers a child's poignant perspective on economic inequality, drawing from the director's own parenting struggles.
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  • Director Hsiao Ya-Chuan drew inspiration from explaining complex issues of fairness and justice to his own kids around 10 years ago, when they were the same age as the children in the film.
  • The movie aims to give a voice to the struggles of the working class, exploring how economic disparity impacts children's worldview, as Hsiao hopes to spark meaningful conversations around social equity.
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Hsiao Ya-Chuan, Old Fox
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