Fields of Mudan
24 minutes /
Ages 13+ /
2004 /
United States of America /
Average:
A heartbreaking short about a young Asian girl forced into modern day child sex slavery, who dreams of a better life before her innocence runs out.
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"Fields of Mudan" is a story about Mudan, a young Asian girl forced into modern day slavery by the brutal child brothel owner, Madam Zhao. Mudan is initially frightened, and finds solace only through the memory of her mother and a promise that her mother would one day find her and take her away with her to America. Despite Mudan's hostile surroundings, she finds sympathy, compassion, and finally friendship from another girl in the brothel, Faye. But even the bonds of friendship cannot stop the bleak future that awaits both Mudan and Faye as time of their innocence runs out.
Cast
Mudan: Nicole NishimotoFaye: Shannon Lu
Madam Zhao: Yaping
Younger Man: Lawrence Sykkmon
Mudan's Mother: Jane Park Smith
Florida Film Festival -- Grand Jury Award (Nominated)
Method Fest -- Honorable Mention (Nominated)
Stony Brook Film Festival -- Audience Award (Nominated)
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8 months, 4 weeks ago
Very well done.
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9 months, 4 weeks ago
Proceeds from this film support the Florida State University Film program. It's a VERY moving film. I believe it was short listed for Oscar consideration. The back story behind the making of this film is as good as the film itself. The Asian community tried to stop the filming of this project.