《āyí》

Asian Premiere
China USA ｜Mandarin / English｜2025｜Color｜13min
Director：Li Jiayi
Cast：Eleven Lee

Synopsis：In a crowded dormitory in Flushing, NYC, an undocumented housekeeper, ayí, endures exploitation while striving for a better life. Her only escape is Baduanjin, a meditative Tai Chi practice that offers fleeting peace. But as hardships mount, she must choose between silence and resistance.

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