Summary 35-year-old Che Xiao came to Santa Barbara, California with her husband, Lao Zhu, to pursue graduate studies in theater aspiring to become a theater director. She soon discovered that theater studies did not lead to a creative career in theater. Adding to her stress is, Lao Zhu, who she considered as her mentor, has been depending on her for a living because he holds a student dependent visa and cannot work in America. Now with graduation approaching and her scholarships expiring in a year, Che Xiao must find a job soon. With survival pressure mounting, she is also increasingly confronted with the fact that while she has grown in knowledge and more adapted to the American culture, Lao Zhu has fallen behind. On a trip to Los Angeles, their conflict surfaces. With Che Xiao coming face-to-face with the growing gap between them, we learn about their past shared ideals and emotional bonds. Will she stay with this man who has been with her through good and bad times and on right and wrong paths?
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Xie Yingqiu
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 2, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English Mandarin
Production companies : Palette Pictures Palette Pictures
Summary 35-year-old Che Xiao came to Santa Barbara, California with her husband, Lao Zhu, to pursue graduate studies in theater aspiring to become a theater director. She soon discovered that theater studies did not lead to a creative career in theater. Adding to her stress is, Lao Zhu, who she considered as her mentor, has been depending on her for a living because he holds a student dependent visa and cannot work in America. Now with graduation approaching and her scholarships expiring in a year, Che Xiao must find a job soon. With survival pressure mounting, she is also increasingly confronted with the fact that while she has grown in knowledge and more adapted to the American culture, Lao Zhu has fallen behind. On a trip to Los Angeles, their conflict surfaces. With Che Xiao coming face-to-face with the growing gap between them, we learn about their past shared ideals and emotional bonds. Will she stay with this man who has been with her through good and bad times and on right and wrong paths?
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 2, 2008
Countries of origin : United States
Language : English Mandarin
Production companies : Palette Pictures Palette Pictures
