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‘Big World’ Leads China’s Box Office Surge as 2024 Comes to a Close

Variety
Story by Naman Ramachandran
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China's box office ends 2024 on a high note, as cerebral palsy drama 'Big World' tops the charts with a $28.2M haul.
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  • With its $28.2M (RMB200M) gross, 'Big World' marks a major victory for director Yang Lina and rising star Jackson Yee, who plays the film's protagonist with cerebral palsy.
  • The box office surge in China's final weekend of 2024 signals a promising outlook for the country's film industry, which has weathered pandemic challenges and is poised for a strong 2025.
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Yang Lina, Jackson Yee, Gengxi Pictures, Big World
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