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The Mom Who Escaped

Directed by Xiaoxiao Xu
China, United States
2022
14 mins

When Zhizhi, a six-year-old Chinese boy, flies from Shanghai to Miami by himself to visit his mom whom he hasn't seen in nine months, he has high hopes of seeing the ocean. But after a rocky reunion, he is not sure he'll get the chance; and his presence brings back the pain of a broken marriage to his mom.

Supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    China, United States
  • Language
    Chinese
  • Premiere Status
    North American Premiere
  • Director
    Xiaoxiao Xu
  • Cast
    Xiaoxiao Xu, Zhanzhi Xu
  • Writer
    Xiaoxiao Xu, Kefan Zhang
  • Cinematographer
    Bai Zhou
  • Editor
    Kefan Zhang
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Theme
    Directed by Women, Family
  • Award
    Made in MIA Short

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