WINNER: Best Documentary Feature
SYNOPSIS
Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, Finding Yingying closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, Finding Yingying is the story of who Yingying was – a talented young woman loved by her family and friends.
ONLINE AVAILABILITY
Dates: Thursday, August 27 – Sunday, August 30
Time: All hours
Access to the film: Fest Pass or Ticket
Viewing Limited: US residents only
Q&A with Filmmaker: Available during Festival
CREDITS
Director: Jiayan “Jenny” Shi
Writer: Jiayan “Jenny” Shi
Producer: Jiayan “Jenny” Shi, Diane Quon, Brent C. Huffman
FILM INFORMATION
Genre: Documentary feature
Length: 96 min
Location: USA
Language: English, Chinese [w/English subtitles]