CHILDREN OF INVENTION
The Story:
Raymond (Michael Chen) and Tina (Crystal Chiu), two first generation Chinese kids growing up in Boston with Elaine (Cindy Cheung), their overworked, illegal immigrant single mom. After Elaine’s savings vanish in a vitamin sales pyramid scheme, the family loses their home and moves into a model condo unit in an unfinished building.
With her estranged husband slacking on child support payments, Elaine gets involved in another pyramid scheme and is eventually arrested. Afraid that Tina and Raymond will be taken away if she tells the police she’s left two young children home alone, Elaine says nothing, and with their mom disappeared with no explanation, the kids are left to fend for themselves.
Raymond becomes the head of the household and must use his wits and resourcefulness to care for himself and his sister.
Starring:
Cindy Cheung, Michael Chen, Crystal Chiu
Directed By:
Tze Chun
Release:
2008
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