You're Too Sensitive

“Dongliang, take a picture of us.”

After a decade apart, I filmed my immigrant family reuniting for my brother's graduation, documenting our quirks, affections, and lifelong resentments.

a home movie by Dan Chen
Edited by Arielle Zakowski & Dan Chen
Color by Philips Shum
Sound Editing by Xiao Hou
Title Design by Leanne Dare

"YOU’RE TOO SENSITIVE receives a special mention for its unique approach to reimagining home movies, not only as documentation of what we wish to be seen and remembered but also reveals the private moments that speak to the complexities of family dynamics.“ - AFI Fest Jury Statement

You're Too Sensitive

documentary short film