he first event of its kind in Philadelphia: a film festival celebrating and elevating the Asian American experience. In four years, PAAFF is proud to have presented dozens of culturally relevant film programs to a broad and diverse audience. Visit www.phillyasianfilmfest.org for full schedule.rnrnCLOSING NIGHT FILM & FREE CATERED RECEPTIONrnsponsored by COMCAST:rnPEARLS OF THE FAR EASTrndir. Cuong Ngo – 103 min. – Vietnam, Canada – DramarnrnThe inner lives and forbidden loves of seven Vietnamese women form the beautiful string that runs through director Cuong Ngo’s feature film debut, Pearls of the Far East.rnrnAdapted from award-winning stories by Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Ngo weaves a vivid, timeless and unforgettable tapestry with characters brought to life by a gorgeous cast of acclaimed talent from Vietnam, US and Canada, including actresses Truong Ngoc Anh (The White Silk Dress, 2006), Nhu Quynh (Vertical Ray of the Sun, 2000), Hong Anh (Moon at the Bottom of the Well, 2009), Ngo Thanh Van (The Clash, 2010, The Rebel, 2007), Minh Ngoc Nguyen (who also wrote the screenplay based on her own stories), and the legendary Kieu Chinh (Joy Luck Club, 1993).rnrnThe breathtaking images and spectacular landscapes from the north to the south of Vietnam, beautifully lensed by Mikhail Petrenko, show sides of the country distinct from traditional Western depictions and frame the mysteries and deep secrets of these lives.rnrnWith a haunting and sensual musical score by composers Alexina Louie and Alex Pauk that enhances the film’s quiet beauty, Pearls of the Far East invites audiences to enjoy a meditative journey that illuminates the universal thirst to love and be loved.rnrnPhiladelphia Premiere – Filmmaker Q&A after filmrnRECEPTION BEGINS AT 6:00 PMrnrn========================rnHosted by: BPSOS – Delaware ValleyrnThe event will start on: Nov 16rnAnd will end on: Nov 16rnPosted by: bpsos-delawarevalleyrnInternational House of Philadelphiarn3701 Chestnut StreetrnAdapted from award-winning stories by Minh Ngoc Nguyen, Ngo weaves a vivid, timeless and unforgettable tapestry with characters brought to life by a gorgeous cast of acclaimed talent from Vietnam, US and Canada, including actresses Truong Ngoc Anh (The White Silk Dress, 2006), Nhu Quynh (Vertical Ray of the Sun, 2000), Hong Anh (Moon at the Bottom of the Well, 2009), Ngo Thanh Van (The Clash, 2010, The Rebel, 2007), Minh Ngoc Nguyen (who also wrote the screenplay based on her own stories), and the legendary Kieu Chinh (Joy Luck Club, 1993).rnrnClick here to watch the trailer and for more info!