King of Basketball

A warm, earnest underdog story that follows a struggling team's slow rebuild, mixing sports training montages with quiet character moments.

Created by

Cao Guo Li

Genres

Drama

Starring

Xu Hao, Cheng Fan, Zhang Zimeng

Overview

Xu Gewei, a struggling female documentary director, is assigned to shoot a promotional film for a once-glorious private college basketball team that has now fallen to the bottom of the rankings. Confronted with a team enshrouded in failure and players who have lost their fighting spirit, Xu Gewei rises to the challenge. With her tenacious character, she helps the team rebuild their faith and revitalize their training. She also uses her camera to document the growth of each player, including Gao Ge, as they navigate their confusion. Through their journey, she creates a powerful tribute to youth, friendship, and perseverance.

How it feels

Uplifting, earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Found family, friendship, coming-of-age, healing

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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