Overview

Immigrant residents of a “shift-bed” apartment in the heart of New York City’s Chinatown share their stories of personal and political upheaval. As the bed transforms into a stage, the film reveals the collective history of the Chinese in the United States through conversations, autobiographical monologues, and theatrical movement pieces. Shot in the kitchens, bedrooms, wedding halls, cafés, and mahjong parlors of Chinatown, this provocative hybrid documentary addresses issues of privacy, intimacy, and urban life.

Details

Genres

Documentary, History

Language

ZH

Release Date

2014-05-10

Runtime

64 min

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Cast

Yi Chun Cao

Linda Chan

Chung Qing Che

Ellen Ho

Yun Xiu Huang

Sheut Hing Lee

Veraalba Santa

Kam Yin Tsui