A curious and daring teenage girl embarks on a journey of self-exploration of her sexuality, only to find her mother has a different set of expectations for her. She cleverly uses her algebra homework answers as a means to attract her love interests, but her plans are foiled by her meddling older brother, who barges in with his own hidden agenda, throwing her carefully crafted scheme off balance.

Director Biography - Wenhwa Ts'ao

Born and raised in Taiwan, Wenhwa Tsao is a prolific and award-winning filmmaker. Her films have received funding from numerous renowned granting organizations, including the Kodak Faculty Scholar Award, the Individual Artist Support Initiative Artists Fellowship, the Illinois Arts Council Artist Fellowship, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Media Artist Fellowship, and the Appalshop Southeast Media Program Fellowship.

She has received project grants from the City of Chicago Community Arts Program, the Columbia College Faculty Development Grant, and Ilford Imaging INC. In 2011 American Film Institute recognized her achievement and selected Wenhwa for the prestigious American Film Institute Directing Workshop for Women.

Since the mid-90s, Wenhwa's films have been showcased in numerous prestigious film festivals worldwide, including Palm Springs International ShortFest, Montreal World Film Festival, San Francisco Asian American Film Festival, Creteil Festival International de Film de Femmes, Vancouver International Film Festival, MadCat Women’s International Film Festival, Mill Valley International Film Festival, Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, Victoria Independent Film Festival, the Chicago Film Festival, as well as festivals and showcases in China, Romania, Mexico, Ecuador, Korea, Iran, Italy, Africa, Australia, Bermuda, and the Netherlands

Wenhwa's work focuses on themes related to the Chinese American experience, particularly the experiences of immigrants. She creates stories that are personal and meaningful to her. An energetic and passionate storyteller using film as her media of choice, Wenhwa is driven to tell stories of simple people living extradentary lives.

She is dedicated to tackling important social issues through her film projects. Her latest works focus on the experiences of the Asian community, including the impact of racism and the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants.

Tsao is recognized for her achievements in film and education, having received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Tainan University of Technology and the Excellence in Teaching Award from Columbia College Chicago and the University Film & Video Association. As a tenured professor at Columbia College Chicago, she has held key leadership roles, including Associate Chair and Director of Graduate Studies. In addition, she is currently serving as the President of the University Film & Video Association, which supports media professionals and educators.