Letters from the South(2013)
Six filmmakers present six short films about the experiences of Chinese immigrants. Shot across Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar, the anthology depicts the crisis of identity that accompanies international migration.
Movie: Letters from the South
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Xiao Kang (segment "Walking on Water")
Mumu (segment "Now Now Now")
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