‘The experience of British Born Chinese people is not linear and people that identify to this group have a wide variety of life experiences depending on many factors. The exploration of clash in cultures and self sacrifice in adult life were very poignant and reminds us that the push/pull of culture, individualism, and community are complex and very personal.’
Anonymous
‘The film touched me in the ways I did not anticipate. There were so many poignant moments and points to which I could personally relate to or connect with - which speaks to a certain universality of a very particular experience. The opportunity in the breaking, almost splitting of one’s identity is conveyed in a hopeful way and yet there is a layer of underlying sadness about the change, which I believe can touch many audiences.’
Anonymous
‘Despite having grown up in a different environment I found myself relating to a lot of the shown experiences. Especially the emphasis on "that's just life" was something that I have thought to myself a lot. In the end watching the film felt a lot like listening to a friend.’
Anonymous
‘After watching the film, I came to understand how the difficulties and diverse experiences of living as a foreigner in another country accumulate and ultimately shape a person’s life. I was also able to glimpse the reality of Chinatown and the lives of those who grow up there. Through this story, I realized that personal choices and growth are not determined solely by individual factors, but are formed through the complex interplay of one’s social and cultural environment and the experiences within it. Ultimately, the film reminded me that the effort to understand and empathize with the lives of others is an essential part of broadening our perspective and expanding ourselves.’
