Gum Shan
- 2026
- Western
Amidst the frenzy of the California Gold Rush, a determined Chinese immigrant embarks on a perilous journey in search of fortune to save his young daughter.
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Theme
Each generation makes sacrifices for the next to prosper.
Time Period
1850s
Setting
American West
Expected release
Late 2026
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Cheryl Tsai Perez is an Asian American actress, writer and producer who attended film school at Northwestern University for two years only to drop out and become an actress. Her journey to screenwriting began with the web series “30 Something Else” for Dante Basco’s YouTube channel and the UCLA Extension Feature Film program with Koji Steven Sakai, with whom she currently collaborates as writer and producer with on the upcoming narrative podcast “Elucidity” starring Lynn Chen.
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