Found in China
by Carolyn Stanek
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Actor: Angela Lau, Danling Cai, Mark Hagland, Melissa Urbanski, Sara DorowDirector: Carolyn Stanek
Producer: Carolyn Stanek
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 82 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-22
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Tai-Kai Productions
DVD Reviews of Found in China
DVD Review: Found in China: an insightful film truly worth watching.
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this documentary and watched it the same day it arrived in the mail. The film follows a group of adolescent girls as they return to China for a heritage tour, but it's relevance and application extend well beyond the bounds of China adoption; it was beautifully done and touched on many important issues.
The film captured countless wonderful moments. One scene I found especially touching was a foster father who took the day off from work when he learned that his former foster daughter would be visiting his village... he and his wife were overjoyed to see her again. Another memorable scene shows an orphanage Director and her staff as they warmly welcome the girls back- sharing personal stories, photos, and memories of the girls' lives a decade earlier. The film illustrates how much the foster families & nannies cared for and remembered these children, long after the girls' departure from China with their forever families.
The documentary also discusses birth parents- how the girls feel about them, how the birth parents might feel about the choices they have made, and how impact of choice ripples throughout many lives. One of things I appreciated about the film was the sensitive and honest way it addressed loss in adoption; which is not to suggest that adoption is defined only by loss, but the film acknowledges that adoption- like much in life- can be filled with a diverse range of emotions, perspectives, and experiences. The film also explores how the many people involved in adoption- children, adoptive families, foster families, birthparents, and others- might experience a sense of loss in their own unique way. Sara Dorow's comments greatly added to the film as well.
It is at once fascinating and moving to see how the girls and their families experience the journey, and how each must "process" all that has happened in their own way. Each narrative offers an insightful perspective on the individual. Overall, the film was very positive and leaves viewers with a deep appreciation for the powerful impact that this trip had on all who were involved. As a mother of two daughters, I know when my toddlers are older this film will serve as a valuable tool around which dialogue and exploration of their own personal adoption histories can begin.
Some films are worth seeing, this film is also worth owning. Extended family and other important members of the child's life would greatly benefit from watching this film. I cannot recommend it highly enough and I am personally grateful for the obvious thought, sensitivity, and dedicated efforts of all those who helped to create this documentary. I am humbled by the maturity of these girls who so generously allowed the personal details of their stories to be shared with the world. This documentary is a lovely gift to the entire adoption community, but most importantly to our precious children.
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