Not One Less /

Not One Less is the engaging and delightful tale of a 13 year old emergency teacher's efforts to ensure that her class contains "not one less" student upon the return of their usual teacher from his annual holiday. Set in present day China, the film effectively portrays the economic divide between the country's rural and urban areas and also the lack of funding available to schools outside city boundaries.

A feature of the film was the use of non-professional actors. This lent a sense of authenticity and depth to the characters, something that is often missing from professional performances. A good demonstration of how maintining hope in the face of extreme difficulty can make a difference, I strongly recommend this imaginative and refreshing film.