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Roses Sing on New Snow

Yuan Zhang
2002 | 7 min
In this animated short, based on a story by Paul Yee, Maylin cooks mouth-watering meals at her father's restaurant in Chinatown, but her father and brothers take all the credit. When a dignitary from China visits and tastes one her dishes, Maylin finally earns recognition.

This film is part of the Talespinners collection, which uses vibrant animation to bring popular children’s stories from a wide range of cultural communities to the screen.

Awards and distinctions

  • Certificate of Excellence - Category: Animated short Film given by the Adult Jury
    International Children's Film Festival, Chicago
    2002
  • Honorable Mention - Category: Education and Information
    International Film and Video Festival, Columbus
    2002