2006 Oscar Nominee! An Asian girl forced into sex slavery dreams of a better life.
Mudan, a frightened young Asian girl, is forced into sex slavery. She takes solace in the memory of her mother's promise that she will find Mudan and take her away to America: the "place where dreams come true". Mudan finds an unexpected friend in Faye, a sympathetic and compassionate brothel girl. Together Mudan and Faye courageously choose to live their lives as innocent, ordinary little girls despite their conditions and the bleak future that awaits them.

Directed by
Stevo
Written by
Stevo
Produced by
Courtney T. Powell
Cast
Nicole Nishimoto:
Elena
Shannon Lu:
Craig's father
Yaping:
Camilla
Lawrence Sykkmon:
Craig's sister
Jane Park:
Elderly woman
Crew
Cinequest San Jose Film Festival
-- Best Student Film (Won)
Florida Film Festival
-- Grand Jury Award (Won)
Method Fest
-- Honorable Mention (Won)
Stony Brook Film Festival
-- Audience Award (Won)