Finding Yingying (2020)

Finding Yingying (2020) poster

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.

Director: Jiayan Shi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:
Music: Chris Ruggiero, Nathan Halpern
Cinematography: Shilin Sun, Jiayan Shi
Editing: John Farbrother
Production: Kartemquin Films, MTV Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Language: 普通话, English
Original Language: en

Keywords

missing person, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How long is Finding Yingying?
Finding Yingying has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Finding Yingying?
Finding Yingying is a Documentary film.
Where was Finding Yingying produced?
Finding Yingying was produced in United States of America.