European Premiere
And Still, We Thrive
Year of production 2021
Countries of production Canada
Duration 5 min
Genres Documentary
Language(s) Mandarin Chinese
With English subtitles
Director Joy Xing
Producer Joy Xing
Synopsis
A Chinese immigrant looks back on the triumphs and struggles of his twenty-three year long journey in Canada.
Director’s bio
Joy Xing is an 18-year-old director, cinematographer and photographer from Markham, ON, Canada. Her recent films tell the stories of Asian immigration in Canada - of resilience and discovery. Over the past few years, she has joined in collaboration with organizations such as the Malala Fund and UNICEF, internationally showcasing her film and photographic work.
Director’s statement
Festival & Awards
CineYouth Film Festival
Casts
Will Xing
Credits