An intergenerational dilemma between immigrant parents and their children is explored in Yen Ching, named after a Chinese American restaurant in the heartland of the United States.
Yen Ching 燕京 is of 1 hour(s) and 4 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 2018-10-19.
Genres: Documentary
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