Experiencing Interruptions?

And Still, We Thrive

A Chinese immigrant looks back on the triumphs and struggles of his twenty-three year long journey in Canada.

  • Joy Xing
    Director
    The Pursuit of Happiness
  • Joy Xing
    Cinematographer
  • Joy Xing
    Producer
  • Will Xing
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 18, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    Mandarin Chinese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Ryerson University
  • CineYouth Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    April 22, 2022
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Joy Xing

Joy Xing is a 19-year-old director, cinematographer and photographer from Markham, ON, Canada. Her recent films tell the stories of Asian immigration in Canada - of resilience and discovery. Over the past few years, she has joined in collaboration with organizations such as the Malala Fund and UNICEF, internationally showcasing her film and photographic work.

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