NAAAP Toronto is thrilled to partner with @reelasian for the Toronto premiere of FINCH & MIDLAND, directed by Timothy Yeung - stories of big losses, small triumphs, and moments of grace amid the grind of capitalism — in other words, life itself.

Four Hong Kong immigrants are living lives of desperation in Scarborough, Ontario: Dan (Patrick Tam) was a pop singer on the rise before his move to Canada, now he’s barely scraping by; Eva (Harriet Yeung) is a lonely woman whose commitment to her aging mother has held her back in life; Fan (Theresa Lee) is a part-time sex worker struggling to break into real estate; Tony (Anthony Wong) is an aging widower whose factory job is at risk.

Through these characters, Yeung explores diasporic alienation, economic hardship, and social isolation. His film is rich in cultural specificity, but that never obstructs his wider view. Building outwards from private hopes and personal pain, he creates a rich social document that cradles within it four precious human portraits. Tam, Yeung, Lee, and Wong are superb — their performances ring with commitment and authenticity.

110 min - English, Cantonese, Mandarin with English subtitles.

The 29th Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival running from NOV 5–15 with events across downtown Toronto and online across Canada NOV 10–23, watch Asian cinema and enjoy events featuring pan-Asian filmmakers and media artists. Check out www.reelasian.com for full event and film line up.  Tickets on sale now!

Use Promo Code REEL15 for 15% off tickets.