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One Child

One Child

Description: This drama miniseries written by Guy Hibbert and directed by John Alexander features Katie Leung in the lead role. First-born Mei was adopted by an American mother and British father when her Chinese family gave her away, and she spends a contented upbringing in Britain. Out of the blue, Mei is contacted by her birth mother, who asks her for help. A brother she has never known is fighting for his life, spurring the young woman to return to her native country. Once there, Mei becomes entangled in a complicated world but continues to persevere through her ongoing family and personal struggles.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2016
Number of episodes: 3
First episode air date: February 17, 2016
Written By: Guy Hibbert
Director: John Alexander
Networks: Sundance TV, BBC Two

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