Movie Description
From Harling Point
(2003)Overview
This documentary tells the story of a Chinese cemetery in BC that became a National Heritage site. For Chinese pioneers who died in Canada, Victoria's Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point was a temporary resting place until their bones could be returned home. (Traditional Chinese belief says that the soul of a person who dies in a foreign place wanders lost until their bones are returned home.) This film traces the rich history of the Vancouver Island cemetery from controversy and neglect to its revival as a historic site. Told by those closest to it, the story of Harling Point is a metaphor for Canada, a country still working on making a home for all who live within its borders.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ling Chiu
- Producer : Selwyn Jacob
- Editor : Janice Brown
- Cast : Laara Ong,Jim Wong-Chu,Charlayne Thornton-Joe,Edna Chow,David C.Y. Lai,Geraldine Peet,Paul Chan
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleFrom Harling Point
Status Released
Release Information
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2003-01-01
Original Language
Homepagehttps://www.nfb.ca/film/from_harling_point/
Production CompaniesONF | NFB
Genres
- Documentary
