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The Summer of 12

In the midst of the chaotic growth spurt of early adolescence, we are only just coming into our own.

Just as the young members of the swimming team spend another day training in the pool, the cusp of early puberty threatens to turn innocent friendship and camaraderie into something much more. Sixth-grader Yu-Hsuan has a closely guarded secret, but this tide of feelings inside is brewing into a storm…

Directed by Kuo You-lan