The Dragon Dream

The Dragon Dream tells the story of Asian American college student Sam. He lives in two parallel yet conflicting societies: American at school, and Chinese at home. He tries to live up to his parents’ expectations while withholding his inner emotions.

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Categories
ScoresShort Films
Year
2019
Director
Sophie Cheung
Producer
Sophie Cheung Visuals
Cast
Raymond Kwai, Bonnie Chang, Huaiyi Tsai, Chester Wai
Genre
Drama
Country
United States
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Sam tries to be honest with his parents. Today, we are sharing a clip from The Dragon Dream. The film explores the pressure Asian Americans students have with academics and here we see the main character Sam and we follow him as his finals are coming up. We’re so thankful for my cast and crew for believing in this short! ❤️ You can join our screening and Q&A at Columbia University, Kent Hall 403 this Monday March 2nd 6:30pm! RSVP link in bio! (Limited to 50 people only). Featuring lead @raymondkwai Support @hawaii_tsai @chesterwhy Director | Cinematographer | Editor @sophiecheungvisuals Executive producers @fuwa_square @zaytin Composer @jmquintanacamara Sound designer @the__sound__barr Colorist @jinematography With @chairman_ken @pictures.gif @torazo90 @bmblarts @atsnowy @stephaniezimmer_ @ry_niii @sva_digitalphoto Screening event organised with the help of @yummyturtle123 . . . . . . #thedragondream #thedragondreamfilm #asianparents #expectations #stress #academicstress #mentalhealthawareness#mentalhealth#endthestigmaofmentalillness #mentalillness #anxiety #sad #indiefilms #indiefilmaker #indiefilmmaking #indiefilmmakers #independentfilm #independentfilmmaker #independentfilmmakers #shortfilmmaking #shortfilms #shortfilmshoot #movies

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