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Kinematics Theory
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Kinematics Theory

2018-04-26 · 75 min · ★ 7.2

Romance · Drama

A math genius with social phobia and a swimmer tired of pressure meet again in college. Through unlikely friendship, they help each other heal and grow. Prequel to "The Ambiguous Focus".

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Directors
Xu Fangyi
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Countries
China
Status
Released

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Huang Li-fengHuang Li-fengZhang Zhe
John WuJohn WuZhang Nan
Wei YuanWei Yuan
Fan ZiqiFan ZiqiAn Zhang
Wang Zi YanWang Zi Yan[Teacher]
Lu LuLu LuFang Xu

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