Famous Pandey
Literally translated from Zou Xian in Mandarin, "Walk the Line'' is a gripping phenomenon that has gone viral on Chinese social media, referring to the trek across the Darién Gap, a dangerous stretch…
Famous Pandey
Literally translated from Zou Xian in Mandarin, "Walk the Line'' is a gripping phenomenon that has gone viral on Chinese social media, referring to the trek across the Darién Gap, a dangerous stretch of jungle connecting Colombia and Panama. Tens of thousands of asylum seekers from across the globe are braving the journey to reach the United States. As a result of China's harsh Zero-COVID policies, economic downturn, and a looming threat to human rights, Chinese migrants are fleeing the world's second-largest economy, quickly becoming the fastest-growing group descending upon the US southern border. The documentary is an on-the-ground, intercontinental chronicle of this treacherous journey. Walk the Line features intimate stories of several migrants: Ivan and Lee, a same-sex couple who did not dare reveal their faces to the camera until they reached the US, hoping that their story will inspire China's oppressed LGBTQ+ community; Cindy, the only female migrant that agreed to be on-camera, who suffered extreme physical challenges in the jungle and a nine-day nightmare at the border, grappling with unemployment and loneliness, and contemplating the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better life; and Mr. Yu who, after enduring a year of van-dwelling in Beijing to evade strict lockdowns, believes this difficult journey is the best choice he has ever made. He gets baptized in a Los Angeles church, and learns English at a community college, aspiring to become a truck driver. Over the course of eight months, "Walk the Line" captures these migrants' extraordinary resilience and determination, and the complex journey that follows their choice. Through stunning cinematography and poignant interviews, the documentary sheds light on the profound toll of the migrant journey against the inescapable backdrop of China's tense geopolitical setting and human right crisis.
Famous Pandey
Drama
Film Details
Literally translated from Zou Xian in Mandarin, "Walk the Line'' is a gripping phenomenon that has gone viral on Chinese social media, referring to the trek across the Darién Gap, a dangerous stretch of jungle connecting Colombia and Panama. Tens of thousands of asylum seekers from across the globe are braving the journey to reach the United States. As a result of China's harsh Zero-COVID policies, economic downturn, and a looming threat to human rights, Chinese migrants are fleeing the world's second-largest economy, quickly becoming the fastest-growing group descending upon the US southern border.
The documentary is an on-the-ground, intercontinental chronicle of this treacherous journey. Walk the Line features intimate stories of several migrants: Ivan and Lee, a same-sex couple who did not dare reveal their faces to the camera until they reached the US, hoping that their story will inspire China's oppressed LGBTQ+ community; Cindy, the only female migrant that agreed to be on-camera, who suffered extreme physical challenges in the jungle and a nine-day nightmare at the border, grappling with unemployment and loneliness, and contemplating the sacrifices made in pursuit of a better life; and Mr. Yu who, after enduring a year of van-dwelling in Beijing to evade strict lockdowns, believes this difficult journey is the best choice he has ever made.
He gets baptized in a Los Angeles church, and learns English at a community college, aspiring to become a truck driver. Over the course of eight months, "Walk the Line" captures these migrants' extraordinary resilience and determination, and the complex journey that follows their choice. Through stunning cinematography and poignant interviews, the documentary sheds light on the profound toll of the migrant journey against the inescapable backdrop of China's tense geopolitical setting and human right crisis..