Project Detail

Abandoned Adopted Here

Synopsis

Identity, most people take identity for granted.
We see ourselves reflected back as we gaze into the eyes of our parents. What if your image isn't the same, what then?
Abandoned Adopted Here is an independent documentary, exploring the idea of identity as a transracial adoptee and being British-Chinese/East Asian.

Details

Year
2015
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
37 mins 36 secs
Format
AVCHD
Director
Lucy Sheen
Producer
Lucy Sheen
Editor
Ronit Meranda
Screenwriter
Lucy Sheen
Director of Photography
Lucy Sheen
Sound
Cathy Cuvelier, Tim Bamber
Composer
Kevin McLeod
Colour Grader
Eoghan Synnott
Additional camera work
JC

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Production Status

Production Company

Lucy Sheen, Foundling Films

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