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Gum Saan to Golden Spike

In 1851, Wong Ho Ping leaves post-Opium War China in search of gold in California or "Gum Saan". His journey takes him and his descendants from digging for gold to strikes against the Central Pacific to triumphantly building the transcontinental railroad. The original film includes direct quotes from the Gum Saan Haaks aka gold mountain boys.

  • Han Edward So Eckelberg
    Director
  • Connie So
    Director
  • Daniel Doan
    Writer
  • Han Edward So Eckelberg
    Writer
  • Amanda Quach
    Writer
  • Connie So
    Writer
  • Chanthadeth Chanthalangsy
    Producer
  • Tina Dang
    Producer
  • Han Edward So Eckelberg
    Producer
  • Miguel Laureano
    Producer
  • APIA PICTURES (AπA)
    Producer
  • Willon Lew
    Key Cast
    "Lin Zexu"
  • Daniel Doan
    Key Cast
    "Wong Ho Ping"
  • Leyi Lei
    Key Cast
    "Yu-Er"
  • Chris Calimlim
    Key Cast
    "Lee Duk Wai"
  • Roger Arenas
    Key Cast
    "Lee Duk Wa"
  • Tommy Tran
    Key Cast
    "Wong Sing Dan"
  • Amanda Quach
    Key Cast
    "Lee Ling Ling"
  • Wen Eckelberg
    Key Cast
    "Wenda Wong"
  • Dean Bakeberg
    Key Cast
    "Californian Official"
  • Cecilia Xu
    Key Cast
    "Lee Duk Wa’s Wife"
  • Keoke Silvano
    Key Cast
    "Wong Elder"
  • Francis Lin
    Key Cast
    "Narrator"
  • Brett Eckelberg
    Key Cast
    "Secretary Volpe"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    金山二
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature, Student
  • Genres:
    Docufiction, Historical
  • Runtime:
    56 minutes 1 second
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Washington
Director - Han Edward So Eckelberg, Connie So