Movies by Lee Chen

A Dire Strait

A Dire Strait

Demi has stayed in bed for weeks due to the Chinese postpartum tradition. Although she tries to be as cooperative as possible, the weeks-long confinement and endless chicken soup push her to her limit.

Chindia

Chindia

Indian parents have to meet with Chinese parents when their kids decide to get married in LA.

Jie Jie

Jie Jie

Embarrassed by her un-American look, a young girl betrays her younger sister during their first Sunday at a Chinese-American church.

Diyu

Diyu

Experimental short film that explores the feelings of 17-year-old Li Xia who searches for purpose and intimacy while trapped in Diyu, or "hell" in Chinese mythology.