Chinese Stories

A quiet, thoughtful documentary that moves through history and memory, leaving a lingering sense of displacement and resilience.

Directed by

Luciana Kaplan

Genres

Documentary

Starring

José Chow, Jorge Fong, Alberto López Ham

Overview

The history of Chinese migration to Mexico, from its birth at the start of the twentieth century, through the Mexican revolution, the anti-Chinese movement, and up to the current state of Chinese migrants in the country. A documentary about xenophobia in Mexico and the search for identity of a group of people caught between two cultures.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, race, immigration, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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