Anuja
When a brilliant nine-year-old working in a sweatshop gets a chance to attend school, she must make a difficult choice for her and her sister's future.
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2015★ 5.8
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2012★ 6.1
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2012★ 6.1
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2006★ 6.9
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2014★ 6.5
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2018★ 5.8
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