The Kids

Bao-li and his best friend Da have just started the 8th grade when he comes to the rescue of Jia-jia, a girl who is one year older. Jia-jia and Bao-li immediately fall in love. Bao-li has been raised by a single mother, and being with Jia-jia helps him find the happiness and warmth that he has been longing for. When Jia-jia is pregnant with their daughter, Bao-li drops out of school to support his new family. However, Jia-jia becomes fed up with the pressure of everyday life and starts an affair with her boss. Bao-li tries to earn Jia-jia a better home, but discovers that his mother has gambled away all their savings. After a heated argument, Jia-jia admits that she is having an affair, and takes their daughter away with her. Hoping to win Jia-jia back, Bao-li starts selling drugs with Da to make money, only to realize that there are more difficulties in life he must face… This is a drama about the emotional and financial challenges faced by a Taipei teenage couple who become parents while still at school. Debuting writerdirector Sunny Yu is taking an even-handed approach to subject matter that is frequently given sensationalist treatment.