CNXXIII Reality

ChinaNite XXIII: Reality. Coordinated by Anthony Hoang and Harry Li

David returns to college for his third year studying pharmacy. He continues to find himself dissatisfied with his career choice, only continuing the work to please his controlling father. Having grown up in America, David feels disconnected from his first-generation immigrant parents. This clash in family ties is challenged after David meets a new student facing similar issues named Joi, who pushes David to follow his passions and enter this year’s Virtual Reality Video Game Competition.

Songs:
Shoffy - Motions
Misterwives - Reflections
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - So Close
Lights - Savage
Lauv - Paris in the Rain
Kaleo - Way Down We Go
Years & Years - King
Clean Bandit - Stronger

Main Characters:
David - Derrick Liang
Joi - Melody Tang
Dad / The Dark Lord - Timothy Chow

Minor Characters:
Club President - Sabrina Sun
Sassy Peasant - Iris Yung
The Dark Lord’s Servant - Chris Mangahas

Dance Choreographers:
Michael Tran - So Close and Paris in the Rain
Jessica Manjally - Way Down We Go
Lex Tong & Reina Hoshino - Stronger

Cinematographer - Anthony Hoang
Sound Design - Cynthia Peng