When I read the description of this Hong Kong produced film, I thought it was interesting and also a bit odd, I will provide a Film Review of Blossoms Under Somewhere later. First, a summary of Blossoms Under Somewhere:
“Ching, a high school girl who was born with a stutter, runs a used lingerie business online with her best friend, Rachel. Ching wears an outgoing persona on the Internet that is the opposite of her real introverted self. Buried in the unethical business, she gradually embellishes the relationship with her buyers, gaining the attention and bonding she has always longed for, only to be failed and left heartbroken. Produced by renowned Hong Kong director Fruit Chan and featuring Gen Z star Marf Yau, screenwriter-turned-director Riley Yip’s heartful debut presents an unordinary spring story that offers unforgettable life lessons.”
At the screening, there were some opening remarks by a CAAMFest staffer, but nothing of significance.
Film Review: Blossoms Under Somewhere
The film itself was as odd as its description. Still, Blossoms Under Somewhere is very well made, produced, and well acted. I found it funny at times. It did depict, as the director had intended, to show the independence of Hong Kong high school students and the often situation where parents are absent in their lives due to their need to work all the time. I thought the film was okay. There were some funny and interesting situations. It did show a little bit about life in Hong Kong. I can’t exactly see this film attracting a large audience here in the United States. Maybe the Cantonese fluent crowd, if that.
That this film was co-sponsored for CAAMFest by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office – San Francisco surprised me, given the nature of the topic of the film – underage girls selling their underwear to creepy older men.
Post-screening Q&A with the Director
I’m not sure what the distribution for this film is going to be, but I assume very limited in the U.S. or streaming only.
After being drafted by the Golden State Valkyries, Kaitlyn Chen was waived before the team’s inaugural game. Fortunately for her, she continues to play basketball professional, like another Asian American who was drafted by the WNBA and then waived. Kaitlyn Chen has signed with the 3xBA (3 x3 Basketball Association). She will join 3×3 play at the Spokane Hoopfest in Washington State from June 25 through 28.
