Serious Lees

The plot

Krista Jang  Canada  2019  8:24 

Nothing puts your identity, self-worth and family to the test like going to the Chinese supermarket, but it's a journey one father and daughter are determined to take.

Director Biography

Krista Jang is an actor/filmmaker originally from Vancouver, and an alumna of Capilano University's Film/TV Acting, Cinematography and Motion Picture Production programs. Her first short film, "Project: Icing", was highlighted as one of NSI Online Short Film Festival's 'comedy gems' of the year, while her second, "Misplaced", was a MAMM Award Winner. Krista has appeared in numerous commercials and Film/TV shows including "Star Trek: Short Treks" and "Mary Kills People". She is currently based in Toronto.

Director Statement

"Serious Lees" was conceived after a conversation with a fellow Asian actor; we both noticed that although more Asian family-centric stories are being told, the majority are from the immigrant's point of view. Coming from an ethnic background full of rich culture and strong traditions, there is an assumption that later generations are either fully immersed or have completely lost touch with their roots. Traditional practices are not upheld, language is lost, and culture is rejected. In my personal experience as a 2nd-Generation Chinese-Canadian, I am a representative of a cultured, yet non-traditional generation.

Specifications

• Project Type: Short
• Runtime: 8 minutes 24 seconds
• Completion Date: August 15, 2019
• Production Budget: 1,500 USD
• Country of Origin: Canada
• Country of Filming: Canada
• Language: English
• Shooting Format: Digital
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Film Color: Color
• First-time Filmmaker: No
• Student Project: No

• Age Rating General (12 and under)
• Running time 00:08:24 mins



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