Abandoned Adopted Here
Synopsis
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 film
- Shorts
- Running time
- 37 mins 36 secs
- Format
- AVCHD
- Director
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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
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Lucy Sheen, Foundling Films
Sales Company
Lucy Sheen
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