Movies and TvShows featuring "asian-canadian" theme.

6teen is an animated TV show that follows the lives of six friends as they navigate the ups and downs of teenage life while working at a shopping mall in Canada. The show explores various themes including friendship, romance, and the challenges of growing up.

Robson Arms follows the lives of the tenants in a once-grand low-rise in Vancouver's eclectic West End. The building is home to an unlikely collection of characters who live under one roof, yet occupy different worlds. One thing is certain, you'll never see your neighbours the same way again.

Detentionaire follows a teenage boy named Lee Ping who, on his first day of high school, is framed for a major prank and subsequently sentenced to a year-long detention. As he serves his sentence, Lee unravels a conspiracy involving mind control, secret societies, and a pyramid-shaped object called the Tazelwurm. With the help of his friends, Lee sets out to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the mystery.

Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, only to find out her seven evil exes stand in the way of their love. Throughout the series, Pilgrim must defeat each ex in over-the-top fashion to win Ramona's heart.

In a magically realistic version of Toronto, a young man must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes one by one in order to win her heart.

In pre-WWII Vancouver, second-generation Japanese immigrants had it tough. Daily, they faced discrimination, hatred and injustice at the hands of their Caucasian counterparts. But one thing made their lives worth living: baseball. They may be the underdogs, but the Vancouver Asahi baseball team have a sense of fair play and smart tactics that set them apart from the brute force of their opponents. Under the guidance of new team captain Reggie Kasahara, can they be able to rise above all the negativity to win the tournament? This film is based on the true story of Vancouver Asahi, the Japanese-Canadian baseball team that was inducted into The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

When a Chinese-Canadian college student returns home to Toronto, she visits a Hong Kong cafe she frequented during her childhood. Through eating the food, she is suddenly able to relive suppressed memories of her deceased grandmother. Now she must confront their multifaceted relationship and her own identity to find her peace.

Jade, a young Chinese-Canadian woman, struggles to balance her traditional Chinese values with her aspirations of becoming an actress. She faces cultural clashes, family expectations, and the challenges of dating and relationships. As she auditions for acting roles and explores her sexuality, Jade learns to embrace her individuality and find happiness on her own terms.

Seagrass is a drama movie that follows a Japanese-Canadian woman as she brings her family to a retreat. %s grappling with the death of her mother, she must navigate through her own grief while also dealing with the challenges of her relationship with her husband, which starts impacting the emotional security of their children. This experience becomes a turning point in their lives, leaving their family forever changed.

Drift follows the nonlinear journey of a web designer named Alex as he navigates through love, heartbreak, and the complexities of life in Berkeley, California. As he struggles with fear of commitment and self-destructive tendencies, Alex must confront his own unhappiness and search for meaning in a world filled with pain and restlessness. Through a series of encounters, including a love triangle, a breakup, and a first gay sexual experience, Alex learns the value of holding hands and finding connection in the midst of loneliness. With scenes set in coffee shops, movie theaters, and rain-soaked freeways, Drift explores the themes of loss, tears, and the contemplation of suicide. As the story unfolds, Alex's journey becomes a metaphor for the struggle to find happiness and purpose in life.

The short film tells a slice-of-life story set in a family-run Chinese bakery, exploring parenting philosophies and the pressures faced by the younger immigrant generation.

Dragon Boys is a CBC Television miniseries starring Eric Tsang, Byron Mann, Lawrence Chou, Tzi Ma, Lauren Lee Smith, Steph Song, Darryl Quon, Christina Ma, Jean Yoon, Simon Wong and Chang Tseng. It aired on CBC on January 7 and 8 of 2007.

A musical experimental film about racist and homophobic violence.

One Big Hapa Family is a documentary that delves into the experiences of a Japanese-Canadian family, highlighting their journey as a multiracial and multicultural household. The film explores themes of diversity, interracial relationships, and family dynamics.

Made in the early 1990s, this award-winning Canadian documentary presents the stories of gay and lesbian teenagers who have come out to their family and friends. The journeys for most were emotional and sometimes painful, but ultimately a source of strength and hope. Also included are the tales of young transvestites and street hustlers who have had to leave home because of rejection by their families. P-Flag, a support group for parents of gays is also briefly profiled.

Forced to move back to hometown Windsor, wannabe comedian Moses Kim finds his dreams derailed in his family restaurant. Life gets more complicated when Moses' teenage cousin from Korea unexpectedly shows up.

A trans Vietnamese woman's deadname being repeated over and over again.

A middle-aged Iranian man makes a desperate bid to keep his apartment as his relationship with his son unravels.

After being forced to return early from summer camp, Dana and Sam are planted in the midst of their recently late grandfather's Buddhist funeral ceremony.

While struggling to move forward in life, Rose attends her friend’s karaoke party.