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1992 · 29 min · ★ 9.5 · Documentary

After the near death of her grandfather, Chinese Canadian filmmaker Michelle Wong embarks on a personal journey back home to her small town of St. Paul, Alberta to speak to her grandparents about their journey from China to Canada.

Directed by Michelle Wong · Written by Michelle Wong

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