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A short story by Yiyun Li about a retired rocket scientist who visits his daughter in America and befriends a woman in a retirement home. The story explores themes of cultural heritage, language, and identity through Mr. Shi's interactions with his daughter, Madam, and other Americans.
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A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is the debut short story collection by Yiyun Li. It is the author's first book of fiction. Two of the stories were adapted into films: the title story and The Princess of Nebraska, both directed by Wayne Wang .
Feb 29, 2024 · A short story by Yiyun Li about a Chinese rocket scientist who visits his daughter in America and reveals his past secrets. Themes include friendship, love, loyalty, culture, language, freedom and conflict.
A Thousand Years of Good Prayers is a 2007 American drama film directed by Wayne Wang and starring Faye Yu, Henry O, Vida Ghahremani and Pasha D. Lychnikoff. It is adapted from the short story by Yiyun Li and shot on a high-end high-definition video camera.
Sep 20, 2005 · From the bustling heart of Beijing, to a fast-food restaurant in Chicago, to the barren expanse of Inner Mongolia, A Thousand Years of Good Prayers reveals worlds both foreign and familiar, with heartbreaking honesty and in beautiful prose.
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Sep 20, 2005 · A comprehensive guide to Yiyun Li's short story about a Chinese immigrant family in America. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, symbols, and historical context of this contemporary Asian American fiction.
A movie about a Chinese father's journey to reunite with his daughter in America. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the film online.
