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The Project 17 : Side by Side
A touching coming-of-age story about family is told through the eyes of an autistic teen and his younger brother.
2019·1 Season·12 Episodes·★ 8.0
Chinese original
Ping An is an autistic teenager who gains recognition for being a badminton prodigy. Zihao is his younger brother and a fellow badminton player. Xiao Na is a bright and cheery young woman who helps out at her grandpa's badminton court for the summer. She gets close to both brothers and becomes attracted to Zihao. However, their journey is not as smooth-sailing as they'd hope and the two brothers are pushed to a difficult crossroad.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 12 episodes
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Seasons
Season 1
12 episodes
2019
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