Esther & Sai

The night before their first day of nursing school in 1976, two female immigrants to Vancouver face unbearable homesickness.

Topics Covered
Immigration, Racism, Social Connections, Isolation and Lonliness
Content Heads Up
Representation
College age, Black, East Asian, Immigrant
Film Style
Drama
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Festivals & Awards

Wreath
San Diego Asian Film Festival

Official Selection

2022

Wreath
Vancouver Short Film Festival

Best Director

2022

Wreath
Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

Official Selection

2022

Filmmaker

Anaïsa Visser

Anaïsa Visser is a biracial (Dutch and Pakistani) filmmaker and arts administrator based in Vancouver. Founder of Women & Gender Diverse Filmmakers of BC, she’s won awards such as the 2017 Vancouver Mayor’s Arts Award. Anaïsa’s work focuses on mental health, immigration, and inclusivity for disabled communities.

Filmmaker

Rosie Choo Pidcock

Rosie is a biracial Chinese Canadian actor and filmmaker based on Unceded Coast Salish Territories (Vancouver). She produced and starred in Thank You For Ghosting and Chime Me Again, with additional credits including Batwoman and Resident Alien. Her work delves into grief, feminine solidarity, and navigating multiple identities.

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