Eve and the Fire Horse

"Eve and the Fire Horse has a kind of poetry that lifts it above the typical drama of immigrant life and gives her characters a lasting poignancy."--TORONTO STAR

Caught between her older sister's fantasies of sainthood and cultural confusion and her own sense of right and wrong, Eve faces the challenges of childhood with fanciful humor and wide-eyed wonder. Eve, a precocious nine-year-old with an overactive imagination, was born in the Year of the Fire Horse, notorious among Chinese families for producing the most troublesome children. Set in 1970s' Vancouver, this Sundance Special Jury Prize Winner is an enlightening look at cultural and religious clashes. (92 mins., 35mm)

This film is recommended for ages 9 and up.

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The 3rd Annual Columbus International Children's Film Festival was organized by Chris Stults, Wexner Center assistant curator of film/video, and Kendra Meyer, educator for youth programs.

Special thanks to Cindy Lin, Infotainment China; Jessalyn Saenz, Buena Vista; Mike Schlesinger, Sony Repertory; Marleen Slot, Lemming Film; Richard Abramowitz, Abramorama; Paul Marchant, First Run Features; Jessica Rosner, Kino International; Silvina Cornillon, JPZtudio; and Tatiana Penteado, Tiete Producoes Cinematograficas.