Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2022 Archive

  • Foreign Uncle

    Directed by Sining Xiang
    USA/China | 20 minutes | World Premiere | Opening Night

  

WINNER: BEST STUDENT U.S. SHORT

2022 ShortFest

Sining brings his American boyfriend, Patrick, back to China when he goes to visit his family. Everyone's attitude towards Patrick changes once Sining inadvertently comes out, except for his 7-year-old nephew’s, Naonao.

film details

Director: Sining Xiang
Producers: Liang Zhao, Yichi Zhang, Sining Xiang
Screenwriter: Sining Xiang
Cinematographers: Siru Wen
Editor: Sining Xiang
Music: Moni Guo
Cast: Haozhe Wang, Patrick Boyd, Li Li, Ying Wang, Li Kui, Houcheng Wang, Xin Tong, Xiaoxuan Kui, Tong Xiang
Original Language Title: 美国叔叔
Country: USA/China
Language: in Mandarin and English with English subtitles
Year: 2021
Running Time: 20 minutes
Premiere Status: World Premiere
Contact Email: siningxiang@gmail.com

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