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
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    Representation
    College age, Black, East Asian, Immigrant
    Film Style
    Drama
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    Festivals & Awards

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    Vancouver Short Film Festival

    Best Director

    2022

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    Montreal Feminist Film Festival

    Official Selection

    2022

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    San Diego Asian Film Festival

    Official Selection

    2022

    Filmmaker

    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.

    Filmmaker

    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.

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