A Girl from the Children's Village (Dec. 10, 16:00-17:25)

Director:Hu Liubin
Photographer:Hu Liubin,Tian Miao,Chen Tao
Editor:Hu Liubin,Cao Chen,Fang Lei
Length: 83mins
Production: 2005-2006
Subtitles: Chinese & English
Synopsis:
When Yang was at the age of 13, her father was sent to prison. The Children’s Village started to take care of her and gave her an opportunity for some education. The children who live at The Children's Village are the sons and daughters of hardened criminals but Yang was not welcomed there. Her hopes were to one day leave this place. Hoping that day would arrive soon.Before reaching her 18th birthday, Yang left The Children's Village. Just after celebrating her 18th birthday, she suddenly, without notice, vanished. Not one person knew of her whereabouts. The director of this documentary carried his camera, hoping that he would be able to find her. He traced any thread that might lead him to her. Little by little through this process he was able to understand Yang various choices.

Hu LiuBin, born in the 1970s. After receiving a BA in education, was admitted by the directing department of Beijing Film Academy and graduated with a master’s degree. Worked as a reporter, teacher, TV commercial Director. Filmed MV, commercials and independent short fiction films. This is his second feature documentary.