These women defy expectations placed on them, whether by refusing to practice the piano, eating the last strawberry, becoming punk or simply taking a deep breath before the game of life explodes in their face.
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Joung Family Girls
South Korea/Canada 2003
15 mins., Video Color
English & Korean w/E.S.
DIRECTOR: Hohyun Joung
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| The value of girls is explored as a Korean family anticipates a new baby. |
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The Secret Heaven
Singapore 2002
17 mins., Video Color
English & Mandarin w/E.S.
DIRECTOR: Sun Koh
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| In this heartwarming tale of a little girl who can't be molded into her mother's hopes, sometimes heaven may be more appealing than practicing the piano. |
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Baby
UK 2002
12 mins., Video Color
DIRECTOR: Avie Luthra
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| Sometimes love comes in a flour package. A critical look at irresponsible behavior and how a daughter copes. |
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Pyongyang Robogirl
Finland 2001
4 mins., Video Color
DIRECTOR: Jouni Hokkanen
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| Who needs stop lights when you have Robogirl? A fascinating glimpse into the closed-off existence of North Korea. |
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American Seoul
USA 2003
9 mins., Video Color
English & Korean w/E.S.
DIRECTOR: Jason Moore
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| I'm a punk, I'm an actor, I'm a rapper, I'm a lover. These women give new meaning to being Asian American. |
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Leang's Journey
USA 2003
29 mins., Video Color
English & Khmer w/E.S.
DIRECTOR: Koji Hayasaki
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| A Cambodian immigrant's daughter defies her father and a culture she refuses to be a part of. |
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Fresh Like Strawberries
USA 2003
12 mins., Video Color
DIRECTOR: David Au
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| What do you do when life spirals out of control? Eat a strawberry and . . . put on a happy face. |
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Perfection
World Premiere
USA 2003
7 mins., 35mm B&W
English & Khmer w/E.S.
DIRECTOR: Karen Lin
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| Is life just a game? A rhythmic look at what happens when expectations collide. Starring Ming Na. |
