Parachute

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Parachute

2020

0h 14m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Wendy, a Chinese “parachute kid,” is struggling to adapt to her new American life.

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16 members

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Nicky Zou

Wendy

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Zoe Lau

Mei-Ling

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Bettina Devin

Helen

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Ross Turner

Robert

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Chris Markle

Teacher

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Amy Bui

Jing

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Michael Ng

Parachute Kid

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Helena Chuang

Parachute Kid

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Kiseok Lee

Parachute Kid

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Markus Wong

Parachute Kid

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Christina Nguyen

Parachute Kid

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Adison Chang

Parachute Kid

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Manon Kuhn

Catholic School Girl

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Bianca Martinez

Catholic School Girl

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Foxy Afra Shazam

Catholic School Girl

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Ya Han Chang Snow Guo

Wendy's Mother (voice)

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