Tracing History
Synopsis
Tracing History follows a Chinese American mother and daughter on a road trip to reconnect with their ancestors and each other. They travel to locations in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Great Basin Desert where their Chinese ancestors worked to build the transcontinental railroad. From Montgomery Pass where 150 year old artifacts lay strewn across the ground, to catfish pond where catfish brought by Chinese laborers still survive a 7,000 feet elevation, to Paoha Island on Mono Lake where Chinese finally found refuge after a racist mob chased them out of town. As they travel and retrace their own history they find the space to open up about the present and deepen their relationship to each other.
Top Cast
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May 13, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jalena Keane-Lee
- Original Score
- Lia Ouyang Rusli, Benjamin Hunter
- Original Title
- Tracing History
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jalena Keane-Lee
Lia Ouyang Rusli, Benjamin Hunter
Aurora Brachman
Dan Chein
Reaa Puri
Department Leadership Roster
Jalena Keane-Lee
Director
Reaa Puri
Producer
Aurora Brachman
Director of Photography
Dan Chein
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tracing History.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tracing History
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tracing History about?
Tracing History follows a Chinese American mother and daughter on a road trip to reconnect with their ancestors and each other. They travel to locations in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Great Basin Desert where their Chinese ancestors worked to build the transcontinental railroad. From Montgomery Pass where 150 year old artifacts lay strewn across the ground, to catfish pond where catfish brought by Chinese laborers still survive a 7,000 feet elevation, to Paoha Island on Mono Lake where Chinese finally found refuge after a racist mob chased them out of town. As they travel and retrace their own history they find the space to open up about the present and deepen their relationship to each other.
Who directed Tracing History?
Tracing History was directed by Jalena Keane-Lee.
Who stars in Tracing History?
The principal cast of Tracing History includes Miko Lee, Jalena Keane-Lee.
When was Tracing History released and how long is it?
Tracing History was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Tracing History?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tracing History was composed by Lia Ouyang Rusli, Benjamin Hunter.