From Harling Point · 2003
From Harling Point (2003) is a Documentary film directed by Ling Chiu, starring Laara Ong, Jim Wong-Chu, Charlayne Thornton-Joe.
Documentary
Overview
This documentary tells the story of a Chinese cemetery in BC that became a National Heritage site. For Chinese pioneers who died in Canada, Victoria's Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point was a temporary resting place until their bones could be returned home. (Traditional Chinese belief says that the soul of a person who dies in a foreign place wanders lost until their bones are returned home.) This film traces the rich history of the Vancouver Island cemetery from controversy and neglect to its revival as a historic site. Told by those closest to it, the story of Harling Point is a metaphor for Canada, a country still working on making a home for all who live within its borders.
Cast
Laara Ong, Jim Wong-Chu, Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Edna Chow, David C.Y. Lai, Geraldine Peet, Paul Chan
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What is "From Harling Point" about?
This documentary tells the story of a Chinese cemetery in BC that became a National Heritage site. For Chinese pioneers who died in Canada, Victoria's Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point was a temporary resting place until their bones could be returned home. (Traditional Chinese belief says that the soul of a person who dies in a foreign place wanders lost until their bones are returned home.) This film traces the rich history of the Vancouver Island cemetery from controversy and neglect to its revival as a historic site. Told by those closest to it, the story of Harling Point is a metaphor for Canada, a country still working on making a home for all who live within its borders.
When was "From Harling Point" released?
From Harling Point was released in 2003.
Who stars in "From Harling Point"?
The cast includes Laara Ong, Jim Wong-Chu, Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Edna Chow.
