We recently discovered this movie and I have watched it twice in the last week. It is about a young British reporter in the 30's who finds himself in Northwestern China (Hubei Province) during the invasion of the Japanese. Not only is it an EXCELLENT movie but it has references to the province Hudson is from (Gansu) and part of it takes place in Lanzhou (Gansu's capital). It also has many references to Nanjing where lots of kids are adopted out of.We are not sure of Mark's heritage, Chinese or Japanese. His biological mom grew up in Japan but we recently were told by his older half brother that she was abandoned in China during the invasion and adopted by a Japanese couple. We may never know the story but this is one of those movies that takes you back to what could be part of not only Hudson's heritage but Mark's.
At the end are moving interviews by some of the men directly affected by George Hogg. I highly recommend it. It is again a great reminder of the strength that runs in our Chinese kids veins!!!
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Thanks for the info. Sharon! I can't wait!!! And that just gives me chills about Mark's heritage and the possibilities. What a blessing for Hudson to have a Daddy who completely understands any questions he may have and how he has dealt with unknowns. What a blessing!
L
Oh, I'm going to have to check that one out because we have a Hubei boy! Thanks for the recommendation.
And how fascinating about Mark's heritage.
I'm so glad to know it is good. It should be in my mail box right now and I can't wait to check it out. I wouldn't have thought of posting about it, though. I hope you don't mind if I do...I'm sure many would be interested. Can I link to you if I do?
Sounds like a good movie, i'll have to check it out.
You mentioned you have a friend that is also adopting from Nepal...very neat! Do they have a blog? I would love to follow along with them!
Blessings, Tonya
Hi Sharon,
We are going to have to watch that movie. I know that strength is one of Andy's strongest characteristics! Hudson is lucky to have a Dad whose roots also may be hard to sort out. That will serve him well as he grows.
I just watched this movie, it really was wonderful and I will also be encouraging others to watch it- thanks for recommending it!
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