
A Little Regret in Helsinki
2025-05-31 · 14 min · Not rated
A Chinese girl returns home to Helsinki, with a desire to reassess her feelings about home, perfection, friendship, and regret. A tender dialogue is raised between father and daughter.
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- Directors
- Haohao Qiaoshi Liu
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- Countries
- Finland
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,000
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