A woman wearing a sash and crown stands next to another woman adjusting her crown, in a setting decorated with red lanterns and pink lighting.

Miss Canton

2025 | 12 minutes | Bournemouth Film School

written & directed by Robyn Norwood produced by Molly Farnham & Evelyn Norman-Rogers 1st assistant director: J Taylor-Jones

As Jenny sits down for a Lunar New Year dinner with her family, she is engulfed by the disassociation with the language and culture of her Chinese heritage. Grappling with guilt and an overwhelming pressure to belong, can she escape the surreal pageant of her own creation?

An elderly woman with gray hair wearing a patterned blouse and red cardigan, sitting at a dinner table with various foods, looking down thoughtfully. Beside her, part of a person in glasses and red clothing is visible. The background shows a decorate
A kitchen countertop with a rice cooker, several bowls of cooked rice, fresh vegetables, and various kitchen utensils.
A beauty pageant stage with two women, one wearing an orange gown and sash, and the other in a green traditional dress, with pink floral decorations and purple banners with gold Chinese characters.
Person slicing red chili peppers on a wooden cutting board surrounded by ginger, green chili peppers, garlic, and jars of preserved vegetables.
An elderly woman and a young woman with a sash and a crown sitting at a dining table in a room decorated with paintings, flowers, and personal items, in a moment of emotional interaction.
A woman wearing a sparkling crown and large earrings has her face gently held by another person's hands, capturing an emotional moment.