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Finding Yingying

Directed by Jiayan 'Jenny' Shi
United States
2020
97 mins

Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus.

Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, Finding Yingying closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, Finding Yingying is the story of who Yingying was: a talented young woman loved by her family and friends.

  • Year
    2020
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Florida Premiere
  • Director
    Jiayan 'Jenny' Shi
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Theme
    Directed by Women

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