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Dearest (Q&A)
Director Peter Ho-Sun Chan reflects on his film about a child abduction and the many victims of China’s one-child policy.
Overview
In this interview from the 2014 BFI London Film Festival, director Peter Ho-Sun Chan talks to Claire Stewart about his film Dearest, which tells the story of a child abduction and its lasting impact on the families involved. Chan muses on the legacy of China’s one-child policy and finding a balance in a story where everyone is a victim.
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