The story begins with a resolute woman’s quest to find her missing husband in China, leading her on a profound journey of truth, love, and perseverance as she faces the oppressive forces that shatter her family.
The narrative takes viewers on a challenging journey in pursuit of truth and justice.
Set in Toronto, the story transcends time and geography, weaving together multiple perspectives and interlaced timelines.
Through its narrative, the film immerses the audience in the characters’ memories and realities, highlighting their struggles against the backdrop of both Canadian and Chinese settings.
Delving deep into the lives of ordinary individuals and their families persecuted for their beliefs or speech, the film offers a moving and thought-provoking examination of their hardships.
With its powerful social significance and emotional depth, “Where Are You” aims to resonate with audiences and inspire greater awareness and support for those fighting for freedom and human dignity.
Yang said that this is more than just a story of searching for loved ones—it is a call for freedom and human dignity. The film seeks to shed light on voices often ignored, highlighting how standing up for truth and humanity is treated as a criminal act.
Yang is known for “Claws of the Red Dragon” (2019), “Coming for You” (2019), “Eternal Fifty Minutes” (Coming for You 2) (2020), and “Once We Were Divine” (2023).
His “Claws of the Red Dragon” was nominated for Best TV Movie at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards. That film, also inspired by true events, delves into the arrest of “mega hi-tech Chinese heiress” and CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada, which sparked a political firestorm involving the United States, China, and Canada.
