This sounds like a good movie. It seems to highlight some important stereotypes that many people have about Americans and sounds as if these stereotypes are debunked in some sense. It seems tragic that he had to sacrifice seeing his family, but finding love and marrying an American perhaps provided some healing to his sadness. I wonder if his family experienced any harm because he defected to America? Oftentimes we only connect to the "happy ending" without knowing how the family members are affected when a family member defects to another country.

I enjoyed reading about this movie. I find it interesting that while there is still some anti-western sentiment in Asia in the old regime, it seems that the younger generation is struggling with this balance of dedication to family, loyalty to the ideals of their government, and all the while being drawn to the freedoms and individual expressions that Americans enjoy. As social media, technology, and communication across the world increases, so will the likelihood of inter-racial marriages and with these a blending of values and beliefs. I see students come who are new to the country and at first some seem very determined to keep the traditions but as they mingle and make friends, the lines between foreigner and citizen become blurred. I feel for them because parental values and the values of their friends and what they learn in school are often on completely different sides.

I am very interested to see this movie! It sounds like a great story and a lesson of what life is like living in Communist China. The young man was dedicated to his family and considered honored to be chosen by his government for the opportunity to work at his craft, dance. Although he loved and missed his family, it is not surprising that he was drawn American freedoms and wanted to live his life with these new found freedoms. I imagine that this is based on a true story.