Children of Shanghai (2021)

Plot

Bear Grylls lends his voice to a groundbreaking documentary that explores China's first foster care initiative in over 3,000 years. Robert Glover, a former British footballer, relocated to Shanghai in 1998 with his wife and six children, advocating for the relocation of a million orphans from institutions into nurturing homes. The film captures the early experiences of these pioneering families and their foster children, many of whom have grown into accomplished adults. Additionally, it highlights the unique journey of the Glover family, a six-child household in a country traditionally favoring single-child families.