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201256 minPGdocumentary

Echoes

201256 minPGdocumentary

Three mothers share their experiences of abandonment and adoption, revealing the emotional complexities tied to their distinct cultural backgrounds.

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Three mothers share their experiences of abandonment and adoption, revealing the emotional complexities tied to their distinct cultural backgrounds.

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Sun-Kyung Yidirector

Sunny Yidirector

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A Chinese mother abandoned her baby in a time of crisis. A white, middle-class North American mother adopted a Chinese girl. A Canadian mother prepared to travel to China to pick up her baby. These three women share their experiences and emotions surrounding abandonment and adoption. They confront the challenges that arise from their different roles in this complex narrative. The documentary runs for 56 minutes and was released in 2012.

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