Young & restless in China / International Film Circuit presents ; a film by Ambrica Productions ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; produced by Sue Williams and Kathryn Dietz ; written and directed by Sue Williams.
Camera, Bestor Cram and Jeremy Leach ; editor, Howard Sharp ; original music by Jason Kao Hwang and Wang Xiaolei
Note
Originally broadcast as segments of the television program Frontline on June 17, 2008.
Special features: "Original promotional reel" featuring footage not included in the final film (4 min.).
Notes on container insert include statement from writer/producer/director Sue Williams.
Summary
Details the lives of nine ambitious young Chinese ranging from their late 20 to early 30's. Living in a society that is experiencing rapid change, the film looks at how these young professionals and workers are adjusting and looking for opportunities in the newly prosperous culture.
Contents
A country of young people -- Self-sufficiency -- Tangible goals -- Approaching old traditions -- The plan for Zhanyan -- Working tensions -- Navigating relationships -- Independent women -- A sense of home -- No village spared -- Making it happen -- The new land of opportunity -- Still restless.
Language
In English and some Mandarin with English SDH for the hearing impaired.