# One Child Nation (2019)

> A first-time mother’s intimate investigation reveals the generational scars left by China’s coercive One-Child policy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/395599

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Nanfu Wang, Zhang Jialing
- Cast: Nanfu Wang, Jiaoming Pang, Brian Stuy, Longlan Stuy
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8923482/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sober, disturbing, intimate, historical reflection, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful exploration of the human cost of a controversial policy in China.

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