HAVE I SWALLOWED YOUR DREAMS

This film is a poetic conversation between an immigrant daughter and her mother about sacrifices and dreams. Amy meets her mother for afternoon tea. They have a quiet reflective moment. When Amy looks back on her mother’s life, she sees a young woman with big dreams. She also sees all the sacrifices her mother has made to give her the life she has now. She questions if she has swallowed her mother’s dreams. But her mother’s answer is surprising, moving and liberating.

Credits

Director(s):

Clara Chan

Producer(s):

Clara Chan

Writer(s):

Clara Chan

Cast:

Catherine Ip, Clara Chan, Dan Lavender

Cinematographer(s):

Clara Chan
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