Baobao and Beibei (2002)

Twins Baobao and Beibei live in Nanjing. When they were three and a half, their parents lost their jobs. To ensure their children's future, their parents decided Baobao and Beibei would become gymnasts, based on a recommendation from a school coach. Amateur sports schools then subjected the children to rigorous training, with parents compelled to enforce demanding practice schedules. Believing in sports as a meritocracy, they pushed their children relentlessly, confident that hard work would guarantee success. Baobao and Beibei spent their childhood this way, dreaming of Olympic participation, gold medals for their country, and a home for their parents.