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This collection of AAPI short films tenderly explores the bonds, tensions, and unspoken love that shape family life. From generational clashes and cultural expectations to moments of joy, care, and quiet understanding, these stories reveal the complexity and resilience at the heart of family relationships. Together, they remind us that within every household lies a tapestry of memory, sacrifice, and connection that continues to define who we are and who we become.
Upon learning of her mother's passing, May (25, mixed race) returns to Vietnam after being away for 20 years. While attending the funeral rites, May harbors a deep sense of curiosity about her parents' separation in relation to her mom's practice of Hầu Đồng (Mother Goddess Worship). Despite facing family opposition and cultural barriers, May remains determined to uncover the truth about her mother's life.
Director Biography - Catherine T. Nguyen
Catherine T. Nguyen is an award-winning director/producer based in California. Her passion for storytelling drew her to the NYU Tisch School of Arts, where she graduated cum laude with a B.F.A in Film and Television and a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology at Stern. Leveraging her diverse suite of skills, Catherine served as a producer for CHICKEN, which world premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. WHITE BUTTERFLY is her directorial debut which has screened at festivals around the world, including the Hawai’i International Film Festival, CAAMFest (AT&T InspirASIAN Undergraduate Winner), Yale Student Film Festival (Best Director Winner), among others.
- Year2023
- Runtime0:19:44
- LanguageEnglish, Vietnamese
- CountryViet Nam
- DirectorCatherine T. Nguyen
- ScreenwriterCatherine T. Nguyen
- CastJudy Song, Minh Trang, Nhu Quynh Nguyen Nguyen, Phuong Hanh Nguyen, Nân
This collection of AAPI short films tenderly explores the bonds, tensions, and unspoken love that shape family life. From generational clashes and cultural expectations to moments of joy, care, and quiet understanding, these stories reveal the complexity and resilience at the heart of family relationships. Together, they remind us that within every household lies a tapestry of memory, sacrifice, and connection that continues to define who we are and who we become.
Upon learning of her mother's passing, May (25, mixed race) returns to Vietnam after being away for 20 years. While attending the funeral rites, May harbors a deep sense of curiosity about her parents' separation in relation to her mom's practice of Hầu Đồng (Mother Goddess Worship). Despite facing family opposition and cultural barriers, May remains determined to uncover the truth about her mother's life.
Director Biography - Catherine T. Nguyen
Catherine T. Nguyen is an award-winning director/producer based in California. Her passion for storytelling drew her to the NYU Tisch School of Arts, where she graduated cum laude with a B.F.A in Film and Television and a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media and Technology at Stern. Leveraging her diverse suite of skills, Catherine served as a producer for CHICKEN, which world premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. WHITE BUTTERFLY is her directorial debut which has screened at festivals around the world, including the Hawai’i International Film Festival, CAAMFest (AT&T InspirASIAN Undergraduate Winner), Yale Student Film Festival (Best Director Winner), among others.
- Year2023
- Runtime0:19:44
- LanguageEnglish, Vietnamese
- CountryViet Nam
- DirectorCatherine T. Nguyen
- ScreenwriterCatherine T. Nguyen
- CastJudy Song, Minh Trang, Nhu Quynh Nguyen Nguyen, Phuong Hanh Nguyen, Nân