China Reverse

Name: China Reverse
Director: Judith Benedikt
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-01-01

2013 · Documentary

Documentary about the first and second generations of Chinese immigrants, who have mainly ended up working in Asian restaurants across the country.

Directed by Judith Benedikt · Written by Gregor Stadlober

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