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Cultural Heritage Explored in Amén's Debut Film

1/12/2026

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Story summary
  • Nicole Chi Amén, a Costa Rican woman of Chinese descent, explores her cultural identity in her debut film.
  • The opening scene shows Amén looking through a barricade at her grandmother's home, which is being demolished.
  • The film reflects the fragility of cultural heritage and Amén's journey after her grandmother's death, including memories of family celebrations and her grandmother's dilapidated Guangdong home.