Home Needs No Translation (MA thesis film)
Student Film
Non Union
New York City
After a serious fall in New York, Hui-Ping, an elderly Taiwanese immigrant, is diagnosed with aphasia and loses the ability to speak. Her estranged son, Ying-Hao, comes from overseas to look after her. He hopes to learn why his mother left him and Taiwan so many years ago, but their reunion is made difficult by a deep language barrier. On the eve of her discharge, Ying-Hao discovers a hidden tragedy from her past that she has tried to forget for years.
Roles For This Project
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Student Film
$70 total stipend, p...
Role Rate:
$70 total stipend, plus meals provided
Man
New York City
35 - 50
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
A calm and professional doctor works at a New York hospital. This doctor diagnoses Hui-Ping’s aphasia and explains the medical situation to Ying-Hao. The doctor’s manner should be clear and reassuring.
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Student Film
$200 total stipend, ...
Role Rate:
$200 total stipend, plus meals provided
Man
New York City
30 - 40
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Grew up with his grandmother, who kept many secrets about his parents from him. He has been separated from his biological mother from a young age. Over time, he learned to keep his feelings and experiences separate, choosing to observe rather than face loss or conflict. In a world that values image ... [See More]
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Student Film
$200 total stipend, ...
Role Rate:
$200 total stipend, plus meals provided
Woman
New York City
55 - 70
Non Union
Student Film
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
A well-educated Taiwanese intellectual who moved to New York in the 1980s. She has lived alone for many years, independent and rarely seeking help. She carefully tucks her emotions and memories into the mundane details of daily life. After a brain injury resulting in aphasia, she must finally let go... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
-
Student Film
$70 total stipend, p...
Role Rate:
$70 total stipend, plus meals provided
New York City
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
A calm and professional doctor works at a New York hospital. This doctor diagnoses Hui-Ping’s aphasia and explains the medical situation to Ying-Hao. The doctor’s manner should be clear and reassuring.
-
Student Film
$200 total stipend, ...
Role Rate:
$200 total stipend, plus meals provided
New York City
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
Grew up with his grandmother, who kept many secrets about his parents from him. He has been separated from his biological mother from a young age. Over time, he learned to keep his feelings and experiences separate, choosing to observe rather than face loss or conflict. In a world that values image ... [See More]
-
Student Film
$200 total stipend, ...
Role Rate:
$200 total stipend, plus meals provided
New York City
Non Union
Submissions Due:
04/30/2026
A well-educated Taiwanese intellectual who moved to New York in the 1980s. She has lived alone for many years, independent and rarely seeking help. She carefully tucks her emotions and memories into the mundane details of daily life. After a brain injury resulting in aphasia, she must finally let go... [See More]
