In the feverish gold rush of 1857 Australia, Yi Xi, a Chinese miner struggles to uphold her innocence against the thralls of a British colony court threatening to undermine her very existence.

Credits

Yurou (Selina) Zhang Director A Phone Call to Heaven
Matilda Dorman Writer
Daniel Chua Producer Crazy Rich Asians, Gap Year
Shirong Wu Key Cast “Yi Xi” Neighbours
James S. Lau Key Cast “Ah Kun” Glitch (SE3)
Tim Clarke Key Cast “Judge Anthony ” The Secret River, The Doctor Blake Mysteries, Miss Fisher’s Murder

Specifications

Project Title (Original Language): 当局者迷
Film Type: Short, Student
Runtime: 11 minutes 24 seconds
Completion Date: November 23, 2019
Production Budget: 15,000 AUD
Country of Origin: Australia
Country of Filming: Australia
Film Language: Chinese, English
Shooting Format: Digital
Aspect Ratio: 2:35:1
Film Color: Color
First-time Filmmaker: No
Student Project: Yes

Distribution Information
VCA, The University of Melbourne
Country: Australia
Rights: All Rights