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Three Sisters on Moon Lake (2001)
I was moved and left thinking
"Three Sisters on Moon Lake" is a very thought-provoking look into the lives of three young Chinese girls, Sisters, who are facing conflicts between the traditions of their family and the opportunities available in their Canadian home.
To give their lives meaning, the Sisters invent their own mystical mythology which is brought to light beautifully in this short film. Through the use of sound and colour, Julia Kwan succeeds in bringing the audience into the story. On several occasions, the entire theatre reacted as one to on-screen events.
At the film's climax, the three Sisters are forced to find some way to reconcile the conflict between their culture, the realities of Canadian life, and their mythical world. Their chosen path leaves the viewers profoundly moved and remains on your mind for days.
This film is definitely worth seeing both for its cultural significance and its visual and musical beauty.