YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER | SAAFF 4 Kidz | Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2021

Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2021

SAAFF 4 Kidz

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Whether you're watching with kids or reflecting on your inner child, this program brings imaginative stories about siblings, family relationships, and transformative moments together. Get swept up in the adventure of Yuan Yuan and the Hollow Monster, hum along to the music in Sliced Fruit, and laugh along to Salt. SAAFF is for kids and grown-ups alike!

Co-presented by International Examiner

Eight-year-old Yuan Yuan (Jackie) is determined to protect her newest pet, a tiny turtle named Lucy, at all costs. Even if it means chasing down a massive hurricane called the Hollow Monster. YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER is a personal story, with characters based on the director's family members and their and memories from Hurricane Katrina. The film centers the director's younger sister and their childhood, growing up Chinese American. (Content Warning: Death)

Year
2020
Runtime
6 minutes
Language
Chinese, English
Country
United States
Note
English Subtitles

Director
Catherine Chen
Cast
Rosaline Chen, Ming Chen, Raina Chen, Ricardo Munoz, Jackie Chen

7 films in package

RENAIDANCE centers cultural inheritance and the integration of dreams, courage, and culture as transformation.

Determined to gain favor in his family's eyes and match his sister's status, a boy must prove his worth and show his potential in an upcoming martial arts competition.

A story of a Chinese immigrant mother's love told through sliced fruit.

YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER

Yuan Yuan is determined to protect her newest pet, a tiny turtle named Lucy, at all costs. Even if it means chasing down a massive hurricane called the Hollow Monster.

An irritated little brother and his bossy older sister come to learn that saying “I love you” doesn’t always mean saying “I love you.”

A young boy learns to understand the depth of his mother's love despite the distance her dedication may create.

SAAFF 4 Kidz Q&A

Moderated by Claire Jung with Catherine Chen (director, Yuan Yuan and the Hollow Mosnter), Justin Bruce Lee (director, First Born), and David Chai (director, SALT).

This virtual screening is eligible for audience awards! Unlock it to cast your vote.

Protected ContentThis content can only be viewed in authorized regions: United States of America.

Tickets for this program are by donation. (All paid tickets are still subject to a $2 administrative "virtual unlock" fee.)

Whether you're watching with kids or reflecting on your inner child, this program brings imaginative stories about siblings, family relationships, and transformative moments together. Get swept up in the adventure of Yuan Yuan and the Hollow Monster, hum along to the music in Sliced Fruit, and laugh along to Salt. SAAFF is for kids and grown-ups alike!

Co-presented by International Examiner

Eight-year-old Yuan Yuan (Jackie) is determined to protect her newest pet, a tiny turtle named Lucy, at all costs. Even if it means chasing down a massive hurricane called the Hollow Monster. YUAN YUAN AND THE HOLLOW MONSTER is a personal story, with characters based on the director's family members and their and memories from Hurricane Katrina. The film centers the director's younger sister and their childhood, growing up Chinese American. (Content Warning: Death)

Year
2020
Runtime
6 minutes
Language
Chinese, English
Country
United States
Note
English Subtitles

Director
Catherine Chen
Cast
Rosaline Chen, Ming Chen, Raina Chen, Ricardo Munoz, Jackie Chen