About this film

The true story of Jerry, an ordinary immigrant dad retired in Florida, who becomes a spy for the Chinese police. As his family documents his story, they discover a darker truth.

This film is part of the Asian American Pacific Islander Film Series, produced in collaboration with American Citizens for Justice, with support from Rising Voices and funding from the Ford Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, and the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. 

The AAPI series was curated by Razi Jafri, a Detroit-based documentary filmmaker.

WHEN + WHERE

7 p.m. Sun., April 14, Detroit Historical Museum

Available virtually (in Michigan only)

FILM CREDITS

Director:
Law Chen

Producers:
Jonathan Hsu
and Law Chen

Writers:
Law Chen
and Jerry Hsu

Cinematographers:
Law Chen
and Tinx Chan

Editor:
Law Chen

Composer:
Eric Holljes

Executive producer:

Running time:
1 hour, 15 minutes

Country of origin:
USA

Year:
2023

Film website

Festival history:
Slamdance, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, Thessaloniki Documentary Festival, more.

Award history:
Slamdance, Grand Jury, Audience, and Best Actor. Boston Asian American Film Festival, Audience Award, Cinema Jove, Audience and Best Actor. Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival, Community Impact Award.