Student Thesis Film Looking for Child Actors

A privileged, smart, and well-educated boy behaves maturely and believes money can buy and defeat anything. Despite his calculated approach to life, Alex is fundamentally innocent. His obsession with tons of toys indeed reveals his craving for companionship and his deep-seated loneliness and desire for a genuine connection. The encounter with a magical Chinese dragon bought from Hua Mu challenges his beliefs.

A resilient girl is compelled by circumstance to protect both herself and her mother. She can be selfish and passive aggressive sometimes. Overlooked by those preoccupied with the day-to-day struggle of making a living, her deep-seated desires find solace in the vibrant world of her imagination. She creates "Mu Xiao Loong," born from her yearning for her father's presence. Initially inheriting her mother's distrust for the affluent, Alex challenges her perceptions.