Grades of Glory (synchronisiert)

• Counterattack
• Destiny

• Ep. 1
  Lily Cage, a determined student from a poor family, is preparing for her college entrance exam. Her father, David, struggles financially due to his injured leg and cannot afford the $3,000 needed for his treatment. Despite this, he prioritizes Lily's education, offering her $500 for her exam expenses. However, Lily insists on saving money by commuting daily, though David worries about her exhaustion. When David and Lily visit his brother Max to reclaim a $1,000 debt, Max and his wife Grace refuse, instead demanding money for their son Victor's exam expenses. They belittle Lily, mocking her school and doubting her chances of success. Despite their insults, Lily remains confident, vowing to excel. Max and Grace take the $300 David had saved for Lily, leaving the family in despair. Despite the setback, Lily remains determined to prove her worth and bring pride to her father.
• Ep. 2
  Lily, feeling the weight of her family's poverty, hesitates about sitting for her upcoming exam, suggesting she should get a job instead. Her father, filled with guilt and self-doubt, apologizes for their struggles, blaming himself for their hardships. Lily reassures him, acknowledging his sacrifices. Determined to break the cycle of poverty, her father insists that education is their only way out and vows to fund her exam, even if it means sacrificing his own needs. The community rallies around Lily, offering their meager savings to support her. Touched by their kindness, Lily promises not to let them down, vowing to excel in her exam and become the top scorer. As she prepares to leave, her family and neighbors encourage her, expressing their belief in her abilities and eagerly awaiting her return with good news. Lily departs, determined to succeed and honor their faith in her.
• Ep. 3
  Lily Cage and her peers discuss their recent exam results, with one student showing off a paper with perfect answers, earning praise from everyone. The conversation shifts to the achievements of students from Cage Village, highlighting their academic success. They mention David, the son of Mex, who is rumored to be admitted to a prestigious university. The village head has organized a feast to celebrate, offering a $100,000 reward and a dedicated page in the family history book for the top scorer. The group marvels at the honor and decides to join the celebration, emphasizing the value of academic glory over monetary rewards.
• Ep. 4
  Lily’s father apologizes for not being able to afford her tuition due to his injury and depleted savings. Lily reassures him, revealing that her teacher praised her exam performance and that she might be a top scorer. She mentions the village head’s promise of a $100,000 reward for students admitted to prestigious universities, which would cover her expenses. Her father, hopeful, looks forward to standing tall in the village if she succeeds. Later, at a gathering, Lily and her father face ridicule from others due to their poverty. A man mocks them, questioning whether Lily, a student from the poorly regarded Ranch High, could ever gain university admission. He insults her, calling her “trash” and dismissing her chances. Despite the humiliation, Lily’s father defends her, challenging the man’s assumptions about their family’s worth. The tension escalates as the villagers’ disdain becomes evident, but Lily remains determined to prove them wrong.
• Ep. 5
  At a celebratory feast, Lily Cage faces harsh insults from a woman who mocks her for attending Ranch High School, claiming she only got in due to poor grades. The woman taunts Lily, suggesting she should wait for leftovers like trash. Lily defends herself, revealing she earned a scholarship and might be the top scorer. The woman dismisses her, accusing Lily of having poor grades and character. She further humiliates Lily by spreading rumors that Lily cheated on exams and engaged in immoral behavior. The crowd turns against Lily, branding her as a disgrace to Cage Village. Despite the accusations, Lily stands her ground, determined to prove her worth and silence her detractors. The tension escalates as the community questions Lily's integrity, leaving her to fight for her reputation and future.

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