A Profiled Life
After her 16-year-old daughter vanishes, a closed-off Chinese immigrant mother must unravel the mysteries surrounding her daughter's disappearance and enigmatic identity using the clues embedded in her digital remains.
After her 16-year-old daughter vanishes, a closed-off Chinese immigrant mother must unravel the mysteries surrounding her daughter's disappearance and enigmatic identity using the clues embedded in her digital remains.
In the midst of a culture war and rising anti-Asian sentiments, a Chinese immigrant mother, Melissa, frantically searches for her teenage daughter, Caroline, who vanishes after an online scandal. As each layer of Caroline's life unfolds, Melissa is compelled to confront her persistent fear of confrontation in a foreign land. The film is raw and resonant, centering on courage, racial identity, and the complexities of human connections. It probes deeply into the meaning of being an immigrant in a polarized world and the multifaceted experiences of Asian Americans.
Edmonton International Film Festival 2023 - Best International Dramatic Feature
Asian American International Film Festival 2020 - Emerging Director Award
Shanghai International Film Festival 2020 - New Talents Award
Producer - Fiona Hardingham
Producer - Selena Leoni
Casting Director - Jenny Jue
Director of Photography - Zack Kuperstein