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Vietnamese Australian teen Vân U'ó'c Phan (Wildlife) is an artist; her immigrant parents expect her to become a doctor. Her longtime crush, popular and privileged white guy Billy, also feels smothered by parental expectations. The exploration of Vân U'ó'c's mixed feelings toward her parents is emotionally compelling in this satisfying teen love story enhanced by a bit of magical realism involving a wish.