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2020

Curtain Up!

Directed by Tong Hui
When Dreams and Identity Take the Stage

Curtain Up! follows elementary school kids in New York’s Chinatown as they prepare for a production and begin to discover themselves. Behind the scenes, they face families’ expectations and uncertainties post-graduation. Interestingly, it is through rehearsing for this American favorite that these kids come to grapple with their Chinese roots.

Duration

1h 9m

Released

September 30, 2020

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Cast4

  • William Cui
  • Charlotte Wang
  • Alvin Wu
  • Jack Lau

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