Synopsis
A dramatic discussion starter which confronts the social issue of racial prejudice shown through the eyes of a young Asian Australian woman, Lily. The film has the advantage of being both open-ended and humorous, allowing students to identify with the characters within the film and working as a stimulus to class discussion.
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