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Esther & Sai
The night before their first day of nursing school in 1976, two female immigrants to Vancouver face unbearable homesickness.
Topics Covered
Immigration, Racism, Social Connections, Isolation and Loneliness
Content Heads Up
Representation
College age, Black, East Asian, Immigrant
Film Style
Drama
Festivals & Awards
Vancouver Short Film Festival
Best Director
2022
Montreal Feminist Film Festival
Official Selection
2022
San Diego Asian Film Festival
Official Selection
2022
Anaïsa Visser
Anaïsa Visser is a biracial (Dutch and Pakistani) filmmaker and arts administrator based in Vancouver. Founder of Women & Gender Diverse Filmmakers of BC, she’s won awards such as the 2017 Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award. Anaïsa’s work focuses on mental health, immigration, and inclusivity for disabled communities.
Rosie Choo Pidcock
Rosie is a biracial Chinese Canadian actor and filmmaker based on Unceded Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver). She produced and starred in Thank You For Ghosting and Chime Me Again, with additional credits including Batwoman and Resident Alien. Her work delves into grief, feminine solidarity, and navigating multiple identities.
