Chinaman

1989, northern England. On a busy Friday night, racist locals push a Chinese takeaway to breaking point. Caught between resentment and loyalty, Kenny, a mixed-race son, watches his father fight back and finally understands the cost of belonging.

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Credits

Director(s):

Rob Chiu

Biography(s):

Rob Chiu 趙文偉 is a self-taught Chinese-British filmmaker and visual artist based in London. His work blends evocative storytelling with a strong photographic sensibility, exploring identity, memory, and emotional displacement. He recently served as second unit director on Romain Gavras'' feature Sacrifice, and is a member of the DGA.

Producer(s):

Tom Birmingham, Sarah Pearson, Sam Ritzenberg

Writer(s):

Rob Chiu

Cast:

Orion Lee, Charles Baker, Remington Summers, Peter Caulfield, Matthew Aistrup, Jonny Vernon

Cinematographer(s):

Lara Perrotte-Boucard

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Details

Premiere Status:

Vancouver Premiere

Year:

2025

Running Time:

13

Language(s):

English

venue

venues:

Virtual