When a friend in India sent me a link to this movie on YouTube, I watched it just out of courtesy -- and because it had an Irish connection.
After just a very few seconds, I was totally captivated!
The story is cute and plausible but how it is performed and presented make it thoroughly enjoyable.
It was filmed in Dublin, so naturally the acting is first rate. (OK, maybe I'm prejudiced, but I do find the Irish natural actors and just the best in the world -- and of course NOT because I'm descended from County Sligo. Absolutely not.)
In addition to the charming story, the acting, directing, photography, and editing are all first rate.
This is a short, less than 15 minutes, but everyone involved should be encouraged to bring us full-length movies. In fact, this "Yu Ming" itself could be enhanced and easily turned into a feature film.
"My Name Is Yu Ming" is available in an excellent print at YouTube and I highly recommend it.
After just a very few seconds, I was totally captivated!
The story is cute and plausible but how it is performed and presented make it thoroughly enjoyable.
It was filmed in Dublin, so naturally the acting is first rate. (OK, maybe I'm prejudiced, but I do find the Irish natural actors and just the best in the world -- and of course NOT because I'm descended from County Sligo. Absolutely not.)
In addition to the charming story, the acting, directing, photography, and editing are all first rate.
This is a short, less than 15 minutes, but everyone involved should be encouraged to bring us full-length movies. In fact, this "Yu Ming" itself could be enhanced and easily turned into a feature film.
"My Name Is Yu Ming" is available in an excellent print at YouTube and I highly recommend it.