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Chinese Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants

A 15-part documentary series by Cheuk Kwan

Cheuk Kwan (page 3)

Until Sunrise

Dead Sea, Israel January 30, 2000 It’s only our second shoot and I’m wondering if our subjects are trying to…
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Posted on: November 26, 2015 Last updated on: March 28, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Where’s Shangri-la?

Sikkim to Delhi, India April 3, 2003 Cheuk is determined to find the missing Shangri-la since we’ve come this far…
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Posted on: November 25, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

The World Cup Final

Sao Paulo, Brazil June 30, 2002 It’s been two months since dad’s funeral and I’ve been back on the road…
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Posted on: November 25, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

On The Big Island

Tamatave, Madagascar March 27, 2001 Our airport experience at Antananarivo was a bit hairy and annoying. Cheuk had to play…
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Posted on: November 25, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

The Carnival

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago March 6, 2000 We are on a BWIA (“better walk if able” or “but…
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Posted on: November 25, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Love In the Time of SARS

Hong Kong – Toronto April 5, 2003 Hong Kong Airport Things got a bit nutty with Maria in Buenos Aires…
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Posted on: November 24, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

An Afro-Brazilian Carnival

Salvador, Brazil July 2, 2002 We begin our sojourn up to the Amazon the day after the Cup. This morning…
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Posted on: November 24, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Birthday in Africa

Tamatave, Madagascar March 28, 2001 Tonite’s my birthday. I’m turning 45 in no man’s land, Africa. Cheuk and David get…
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Posted on: November 24, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Island Paradise

San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago March 8, 2000 We hang out at the Great Wall in the mornings picking up…
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Posted on: November 24, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

A Melancholic Chinese

Buenos Aires, Argentina July 26, 2003 I met this French diplomat, Valerie Tehio on my last research trip. Valerie is…
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Posted on: November 23, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Amazonas Frontier

Manaus, Brazil July 3, 2002 We finally arrive in the frontier town of Manaus. Jack Sun, our second story here,…
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Posted on: November 23, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

My Gaffer of Choice

Brickaville, Madagascar March 30, 2001 We are driving to Brickaville, a small village up the mountains, by the river. The…
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Posted on: November 23, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Boca Junior

Buenos Aires, Argentina July 28, 2003 La Boca is the underbelly of Buenos Aires and the roots of that melancholic…
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Posted on: November 22, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Horny and Sexless

Sao Paulo, Brazil July 8, 2002 After lunch, Luis drives us around in the rain. We cruise around his old…
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Posted on: November 22, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

An Expressive and Personal Voice

St. Julien, Mauritius April 2, 2001 We’re back in Port Louis and Cheuk is getting into the groove of the…
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Posted on: November 22, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Last Tango

Buenos Aires, Argentina July 31, 2003 Chiang’s San Telmo curio shop is sandwiched between a traditional parrilla restaurant and a…
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Posted on: November 21, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Cruising Mr. Tango

Buenos Aires, Argentina July 12, 2002 Maria from Buenos Aires called the Reel Asian Film Festival office looking for this…
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Posted on: November 21, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

Fat Man’s Feet

Toronto, Canada January – May 2001 A week before heading off to Israel for the second time, I’m already a…
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Posted on: November 21, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

A Day In The Life of Dr. Yong

Lima, Peru August 1, 2003 Cheuk was a little concern about my military fatigues because of the Shinning Path history…
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Posted on: November 20, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan

At The Crossroads

Istanbul, Turkey June 27, 2001 We arrived late last night and checked into Hotel Lamartin, just steps down the street…
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Posted on: November 20, 2015 Last updated on: March 23, 2016 Written by: Cheuk Kwan
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