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First Daughter (1997)

A stunning talent

I can't wait to see more from this director/writer. She has a great visual sense and story-telling style. The characters were deep and interesting. Each one of them offered a complete story. I wanted to see more of this story. It was a lot to tell in thirty minutes and the director deftly accomplishes this task. It left me wanting to know them all more deeply. The performances were excellent. Especially, Michael Paul Chan as the deeply hurting and sympathetic, drunken uncle. The production design, especially in the puppet scenes, were top rate. I can't say enough about the visual look here. These scenes alone are reason to see the stunning debut. Truly a beautiful piece both in heart and look. Superb! Superb! Superb! Superb!!!!!!!