Official Trailer
BURGEONING
The burgeoning sprout or the shriveled leaf? The illegal intruder or the pioneer of new life? The individual's intention or immutable blood ties? Are secrets better left untouched? When lies untangle, who is the savior and who is the villain?
SYNOPSIS
Following Jiajia, a 12-year-old illegal immigrant from China, we catch a glimpse of the void one hides in order to survive.
Focusing on immigration, family, puberty and sexuality,
this is an indie short inspired by a true story.
Theresa Yuanyuan Fu
As : JIA JIA
Teresa Yuanyuan Fu is a national award-winning dancer and a 7-year experienced rhythmic gymnast. First time on-screen actress. Teresa has won the 1st Place of Taoli World Dance Competition 2017-2018. Teresa has been on stage since she was 4-year-old, including ballet, Chinese dancing, and Contemporary. Her performance is spontaneous and powerful.
Yi Liu
As : LAN
Yi Liu is an actress originally from China, known for Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014), Mojin - The Lost Legend (2015) and Destiny’s Smile (2018). Yi has a master degree in Journalism and continued to study acting in New York before she came up on the big screen.
Antonio Brunetti
As : MATT
Antonio Brunetti is an actor, known for Graffito (2014), Chicago P.D. (2014), and Repatriation (2017).
Meet The Crew
Yingzhi Liuling
Director, Writer, Producer
Yingzhi Liuling is a director, writer, originally from Shanghai, China. She has made dozens of short films including national award-winning projects during college.
Luke Dyra
Cinematography
Luke Dyra is a Chicago-born, Nashville-bred Director of Photography based in Chicago, Illinois.
Wan Lilly Li
Production Design, Co-Producer
Wan Lilly Li is an art director, editor, originally from Guilin, China. She has worked for dozens of independent short films while she pursuing her BA degree at Columbia College Chicago.
