#24. Jiayi Li, My Gift to America
Echoes is a poetic exploration of diasporic immigration stories intertwined with the fading melodies of Cantonese Opera. Through first-person narration, the film reflects on personal memories, cultural inheritance, and the complexities of belonging. It captures the joys of tradition and the sorrow of its gradual loss, resonating with those who have carried their heritage across borders. As voices and performances echo through time, the film contemplates what is given, what is preserved, and what is forgotten. At its core, Echoes is a tribute to the gifts immigrants bring to America—stories, art, resilience—woven into the fabric of a changing world.