Higher Learning Can Be Pure Ecstasy
When an Asian American girl from the wrong side of the tracks is accepted by a prestigious university, she finds that her academic prowess can be put to lucrative use.
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The film's tagline is: "Higher Learning Can Be Pure Ecstasy"
The runtime is 93 minutes (1h 33m).
The film was directed by Angie Wang.
The screenplay was written by Angie Wang.
The score was composed by Pei Pei Chung.
Cinematography was handled by Brett Pawlak.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 54 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt3664992.
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