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The Beekeeper and His Son Mira Film and Lowik Media ; directed and photographed by Diedie Weng ; written by Diedie Weng, Vadim Jendreyko ; producers, Susanne Guggenberger, Vadim Jendreyko, Lucie Tremblay, Diedie Weng
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Beekeepers--China.
- Beekeepers.
- Fathers and sons--China.
- Fathers and sons.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (85 min.)
- Place of Publication:
- New York, N.Y. Grasshopper Film 2016
- Summary:
- The widening gap between generations in China today is at the heart of this deeply resonant documentary about a son, recently returned from the city, trying to modernize his aging father's beekeeping business. After drifting aimlessly as a migrant worker, Maofu returns to his family bee farm in rural Northern China. Still in his early twenties and eager to provide support for his parents, Maofu brings with him big ideas for the family business; new thoughts on marketing and branding to increase honey sales. His father, Lao Yu, however, maintains a deep commitment to the traditions of beekeeping which he's practiced for more than five decades. Now in his declining years, Lao Yu also sees first-hand how environmental pollution is depleting his bee colonies. He's struggling with his own self-worth, as well as mixed emotions of whether his son should even stay in this traditional line of work
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title screen
- OCLC:
- 1303729259
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license
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