What the River Remembers
English subtitles for Mandarin dialogue
Grieving over a recent personal tragedy, June, a Chinese migrant, struggles with to continue building her life in Canada. Through confrontations with her long-time partner, hidden attachments are revealed. “What the River Remembers” explores what is gained and lost through the process of migration.
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