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So I'm a one movie at a time person, I don't develop. Normally we do a movie then one thing leads to another. If something pops up that catches my attention, then I'll decide.
Ang Lee
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Ang Lee
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: October 23
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Cháozhōu Zhèn
Lǐ Ān
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