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Ai Qin, a young Chinese woman from Fujian,
borrows $25,000 to pay
Snakeheads to smuggle her into the UK illegally so she can support
her
son and family back in China. Once in the UK she becomes another
one
of 3 million migrant workers that form the bedrock of its food supply
chain, construction and hospitality industries. Risking their lives
for pennies in
order to repay their debts, these unprotected workers end up cockling
in Morecambe Bay at night. On February 5th 2004 twenty three Chinese
drowned in Morecambe. Their families in China are still paying off
their debts.
At the film's centre is an extraordinary debut performance from
Ai Qin
Lin, heading a cast of characters played by Chinese former illegal
immigrants who have drawn on their life experiences to give passionate
and authentic performances. The film’s director, renowned
documentary
maker Nick Broomfield, will be present to answer your questions.
Tickets available from www.curzoncinemas.com
(no fee) or call
0870 8506927 (£1.25 booking fee) and mention Asia House.
Ticket price: £8.50/£6.00 concessions (concessions can
not be
booked on the phone or online, and proof of eligibility is required). |
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