Finding Yingying
Synopsis
Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, Finding Yingying closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, Finding Yingying is the story of who Yingying was: a talented young woman loved by her family and friends.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Finding Yingying | MTV Documentary FilmOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-10
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 11, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiayan Shi
- Original Score
- Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero
- Original Title
- Finding Yingying
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Kartemquin Films, MTV Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiayan Shi
Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero
Shilin Sun, Jiayan Shi
John Farbrother
Ken Pelletier, Brent E. Huffman, Jiayan Shi, Diane Moy Quon, Mark Mitten
Department Leadership Roster
Jiayan Shi
Director
John Farbrother
Editor
Brent E. Huffman
Producer
Jiayan Shi
Producer
Diane Moy Quon
Producer
Shilin Sun
Director of Photography
Nathan Halpern
Original Music Composer
Jiayan Shi
Director of Photography
Chris Ruggiero
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Yingying
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What is Finding Yingying about?
Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, Finding Yingying closely follows their journey as they search to unravel the mystery of her disappearance and seek justice for their daughter while navigating a strange, foreign country. But most of all, Finding Yingying is the story of who Yingying was: a talented young woman loved by her family and friends.
Who directed Finding Yingying?
Finding Yingying was directed by Jiayan Shi.
Who stars in Finding Yingying?
The principal cast of Finding Yingying includes Not specified.
When was Finding Yingying released and how long is it?
Finding Yingying was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Finding Yingying?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Finding Yingying was composed by Nathan Halpern, Chris Ruggiero.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Finding Yingying?
Finding Yingying holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).