Chinas, a Second Generation Story (Spanish: Chinas)[2] is a 2023 Spanish drama film directed by Arantxa Echevarría which stars alongside Shiman Yang, Xinyi Ye, and Ella Qiu alongside Pablo Molinero, Leonor Watling, and Carolina Yuste.
| Chinas, a Second Generation Story | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Theatrical release poster | |
| Spanish | Chinas |
| Directed by | Arantxa Echevarría |
| Screenplay by | Arantxa Echevarría |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Pilar Sánchez Díaz |
| Edited by | Renato Sanjuan |
| Music by | Marina Herlop |
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | A Contracorriente Films |
Release dates |
|
| Country | Spain |
| Languages |
|
| Box office | €0.47 million[1] |
Plot
Set in Usera, the plot follows the stories of a 9-year-old girl of Chinese parents (Lucía), her older teenage sister (Claudia), and another 9-year-old adopted girl of Chinese origin (Xiang).[3]
Cast
- Daniela Shiman Yang[4]
- Xinyi Ye[4]
- Ella Qiu[4]
- Pablo Molinero[4]
- Leonor Watling[4]
- Carolina Yuste[4]
Production
The film is a Tvtec Servicios Audiovisuales, Lazona Producciones, and Hojalata Films AIE production, with the participation of RTVE, Orange, Movistar Plus+ and backing from ICAA.[5][6] Shooting locations included Usera.[7]
Release
The film was programmed to have its premiere in a RTVE gala of the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival, screening on 27 September 2023.[8][9] Distributed by A Contracorriente Films,[6] it was released theatrically in Spain on 6 October 2023.[3]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 | 29th Forqué Awards | Cinema and Education in Values | Nominated | [10] | |
2024 | 79th CEC Medals | Best Original Screenplay | Arantxa Echevarría | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Carolina Yuste | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress | Xinyi Ye | Won | |||
| Yeju Ji | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actor | Julio Hu Chen | Nominated | |||
| 38th Goya Awards | Best New Actress | Xinyi Ye | Nominated | [13] | |
| Yeju Ji | Nominated | ||||
| Best New Actor | Julio Hu Chen | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Song | "Chinas" by Marina Herlop | Nominated | |||
| 32nd Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actress in a Minor Role | Yeju Ji | Won | [14] | |
| Best New Actor | Julio Hu Chen | Won | |||
| Best New Actress | Xinyi Ye | Won | |||