As a writer, what inspires me to create a particular character often comes from gut feel. It’s not a conscious thing, at least at first, the reasons of which only become apparent with some distance. That’s why for a while, other than it just felt right at the time, I … Continue reading “HOW AUTISM CAN REVEAL THE SUBLIME”
As we are continuing to prep for production (woohoo!), I’d like to briefly mention the context with which I created the character of Laura Yip, an adult with autism. Autism is often misunderstood. Although there has been greater visibility in the western media (mostly through news and documentaries), its stamp … Continue reading “APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH”
In today’s blog post, we asked actor Jim Lau about playing Peter Yip, one of film’s the central characters. In what ways do you connect to Peter as a character? Peter is a single father and his autistic daughter, Laura, is the center of his life. They literally depend on … Continue reading “THROUGH THE ACTOR’S LENS: PETER YIP”
PETER YIP is perhaps the most headstrong of all the central characters. Despite this stubbornness, he is gentle and kind in demeanor. Shortly after emigrating to the US from Hong Kong as a young man, Peter lost his wife and was left to raise Laura, his autistic daughter, as a … Continue reading “MEET THE CENTRAL CHARACTERS: PETER YIP”
In today’s blog post, we asked actor Elizabeth Sung about playing Anna Cheung, one of film’s the central characters. In what ways do you connect to Anna as a character? My late mother, who was beautiful, intelligent and amazingly talented, came from a very humble family. Instead of completing her … Continue reading “THROUGH THE ACTOR’S LENS: ANNA CHEUNG”
ANNA CHEUNG is a career woman who does not shy away from the description of dragon lady. Her steely reputation works as an asset in a male dominated profession and gives her a shield to hide the vulnerabilities she feels inside. But behind that wall is a single woman who … Continue reading “MEET THE CENTRAL CHARACTERS: ANNA CHEUNG”
In today’s blog post, we asked actor Jennifer Soo about playing Laura Yip, one of film’s the central characters. In what ways do you connect to Laura as a character? Off the bat, I totally connected to her relationship to her father Peter. I also grew up somewhat sheltered and … Continue reading “THROUGH THE ACTOR’S LENS: LAURA YIP”
LAURA YIP is an adult autistic woman with a penchant for rhyme. Laura still lives at home with her father, Peter Yip, and works as a bookkeeper in his accounting business. She has a mischievous streak, playful and clinically curious with those she is comfortable with, but can also be … Continue reading “MEET THE CENTRAL CHARACTERS: LAURA YIP”
As we continue to gear up towards production, we asked actor Michelle Ang about playing Dede Cheung, one of film’s the central characters. In what ways do you connect to Dede as a character? I understand the struggle of someone who knows their own potential but lacks the “self-discipline” to … Continue reading “THROUGH THE ACTOR’S LENS: DEDE CHEUNG”
DEDE CHEUNG is a world weary lesbian in recovery who was recently laid off from her photojournalist job at the LA Times, and whose long-term girlfriend had left her due to her alcohol and drug addiction. Although she sees herself as a mix of Joan Jett, Kim Gordon and Patti … Continue reading “MEET THE CENTRAL CHARACTERS: DEDE CHEUNG”