TO BE SEPARATED / HO’OKA’AWALE / 疏离
Short documentary, in post-production
Director/Producer/Cinematographer
A filmmaker returns to the landscapes of her childhood in Honolulu to navigate the emotional distance between herself, her estranged father, and her Chinese American family’s history in Hawai’i. A visual, meditative exploration of separation, intergenerational memory, and the lifelong search for belonging.
SUPPORTED BY:
Kartemquin Films Zhao-Chen Family AAPI Voices 2025-2026 Fund
Oregon Arts Commission Career Opportunity Grant
Women in Film Portland Educate/Incubate 2025-2026 Fellowship
BendFilm: Basecamp 2025 Fellowship