Different Than Before
DIRECTOR(S) Mayumi Yoshida
YEAR 2022

An Asian Canadian family gets a racist comment at their eldest daughter?s engagement party at a Chinese karaoke place. The stern Asian father fails to stand up for his family, which disappoints the family deeply, especially his two daughters. When the time comes for his turn to sing on stage, he reluctantly makes his way up to the mic. The song plays, and as he starts singing, the stage transforms into a flashy cabaret, and he turns into a Pop Icon. In this fantasy world, he is reminded of his memories when his daughters were young and feels hopeful for the eldest daughter?s departure.

Writer: Mayumi Yoshida

Producer(s): Sebastien Galina, Lynne Lee, Mayumi Yoshida, Amanda Sum

Cast: Tzi Ma, Olivia Cheng, Amanda Sum

Previous Awards:

Asian American International Film Festival 2022 (Winner: Excellence in Music Video)

DATE November 6, 2022
TIME 7:30 PM
LOCATION Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas, 3rd floor, 88 West Pender Street, Vancouver BC
LENGTH 6.39 mins