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From Harling Point

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This documentary tells the story of a Chinese cemetery in BC that became a National Heritage site. For Chinese pioneers who died in Canada, Victoria's Chinese Cemetery at Harling Point was a temporary resting place until their bones could be returned home. (Traditional Chinese belief says that the soul of a person who dies in a foreign place wanders lost until their bones are returned home.) This film traces the rich history of the Vancouver Island cemetery from controversy and neglect to its revival as a historic site. Told by those closest to it, the story of Harling Point is a metaphor for Canada, a country still working on making a home for all who live within its borders.

Featured Crew

Anna Hostman
Original Music Composer
Barton Hewett
Location Sound Recordist
Grace Salez
Researcher
Anna Hostman
Musician
Silvina Samuel
Musician
Andre Iwanchuk
Dialogue Editor
Mark Hensley
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Kathryn Lynch
Production Supervisor