Where Eaglets Grow (2026)
Director: Jingjing Lou
Cast: Yuanjian Wu, Shengte Wuji
Did you know? The film’s basketball scenes were shot using a custom-made, cowhide-covered ball to replicate the feel of the Yi children’s handmade toy, and the lead actor spent months learning to play with it barefoot to match his character’s rural life.
Why Watch: Discover the heartwarming journey of resilience and redemption in "Where Eaglets Grow," where a young Yi boy’s quest for a lost basketball becomes a powerful tale of courage and self-discovery. This visually stunning film blends authentic cultural richness with an underdog sports story, making it a must-watch for families and fans of inspiring coming-of-age adventures. Don’t miss this rare gem that proves true heroism isn’t about winning, but never giving up.
In Yi village, Jiuha is the basketball ace and the ultimate hero among his friends. Everything changes when their last ball bursts, and Jiuha’s glory fades. A school contest in sheep herding offers the ultimate reward—an actual basketball. Jiuha claims victory, but the ball slips away by accident. Determined to regain both the ball and his friends’ admiration, he sets off on a courageous, solitary journey that transforms him from a local legend into a true, resilient young man.