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2025 - Narrative Short

In his efforts to connect with his Chinese heritage, a biracial man discovers challenges and complexities he may not have expected in James Michael Chiang’s remarkably deft blending of drama and comedy.

Director: James Michael Chiang
Writers: James Michael Chiang & Oliver Chiang
Producer: Aasttha Khajuria
Associate Producer: Jeremiah Lapointe
Director of Photography: Shady Hanna
Production Designer: Flora Yin
Editor: Calum Moore
Colourist: Wade Odlum
Original Score: Ali Helnwein
Sound Mix / Design: Omid Geadizadeh

Official Selection:
2024 Toronto International Film Festival
Vimeo Staff Pick