Romance, bromance and...ducks? Introducing mini-series:

The Han Chronicles

A Samoan prince, an Irish girl with a fiery temper and an unsuspecting duck tell the true stories of a spunky young Chinese immigrant, Han Huang, who lands in New Zealand in the 70's. 

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Lifting her Dad’s tall tales from interviews and spinning them into cheeky shorts, creator Chye-Ling Huang presents a funky, 70's twist on the Asian New Zealand immigrant story.

Narrated by Han Huang, produced by TVNZ and directed by Calvin Sang.

Starring Jarrod lee, Genevieve Kent and Dylan Thuracingham.

Episode One: The Duck

When young Han lands in Christchurch in the 70’s, his first cooking lesson comes from an unexpected place when he meets a Samoan prince.

 

 

Episode Two: Glenda

Han is knee deep in his studies - but things get derailed over a fateful pot of potatoes as a forbidden fling begins.


Genevieve Kent as Glenda

Genevieve Kent as Glenda

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Jen Huang, Director Calvin Sang and Helen Wu

Jen Huang, Director Calvin Sang and Helen Wu

Let us know what you think!

Send us your feedback to:

pattheatrecompany@gmail.com

Real-life Han Huang meets actor-Han, Jarrod Lee

Real-life Han Huang meets actor-Han, Jarrod Lee

“This video is WONDERFUL. It’s perfection.”

- Benjamin Law (The Family Law)

“We laughed and cried and goddam it's good.”

- Flat 3 productions (Flat 3, Friday Night Bites)

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Helen Wu (left) and Jen Huang

Helen Wu (left) and Jen Huang

Made with TVNZ as part of the 'new blood' initiative.

Special thanks to Han huang and the fahey family.