Project Detail

The Test

Synopsis

I-Ling’s experience whilst taking her 'Life in the UK' test reminds her of the difficulties and constraints she faces as an immigrant working hard to get her citizenship.

Details

Year
2024
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
11 min 49 sec
Format
4K
Director
Hsieh Meng Han
Producer
Menna Morgan, Keith Farrell
Executive Producer
Margot Douglas
Editor
Marcel Rocha
Screenwriter
Hsieh Meng Han
Director of Photography
Hsien Yu Niu
Production Designer
Beam Irwin
Sound
Bryn Howells, Sonny Lota
Composer
WeiFan Chang
Principal cast
Emma Lau, Ben Batt, Beaux Bryant, Martin Wright

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Supported by BFI NETWORK

Old Hall Films

Trinity House
114 Northenden Road
Sale
M33 3HD

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