From Harling Point

From Harling Point

2003
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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.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
ONF | NFB
Production Countries
Canada

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 2003
Status Released
Language EN
Website Visit Site

Cast

Laara Ong
Laara Ong

Narrator

Jim Wong-Chu
Jim Wong-Chu

Self

Charlayne Thornton-Joe
Charlayne Thornton-Joe

Self

Edna Chow
Edna Chow

Self

David C.Y. Lai
David C.Y. Lai

Self

Geraldine Peet
Geraldine Peet

Self

Paul Chan
Paul Chan

Self

Key Crew

Rina Fraticelli
Executive Producer
Graydon McCrea
Executive Producer
Svend-Erik Erikson
Executive Producer
Ling Chiu
Director
Selwyn Jacob
Producer