āyí
World Premiere

āyí

Shorts
Short | United States, China | 13 MINUTES | English subtitles
Drama, Narrative

In a crowded dormitory in Flushing, NYC, an undocumented housekeeper, āyí, endures exploitation but Baduanjin offers her peace. As hardships mount, she must choose between silence and resistance.

This film is included in Shorts: Floating Roots alongside 5 other works. Click here for full program and details.


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Jiayi Li
Director
Jiayi Li
Producer
Nippich Suppasiripoka
Screenwriter
Jiayi Li
Cinematographer
Ru He
Editor
Jiayi Li
Composer
Renee Bruell
Assistant Director
Ting Ting Wang
Cast
Eleven Lee

Contacts
Print Source
Jiayi Li
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 646 866 9226
jiayili60@gmail.com
US Sales Contact
Jiayi Li
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 646 866 9226
jiayili60@gmail.com
International Sales Contact
Jiayi Li
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 646 866 9226
jiayili60@gmail.com
Press Contact
Jiayi Li
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 646 866 9226
jiayili60@gmail.com
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