The documentary ‘Dear Kuliang,’ which premiered in Los Angeles on Friday, sheds light on the enduring bonds between Chinese and American families in Kuliang, a historic summer retreat near Fuzhou, China. The film, co-produced by China and the US, narrates the journey of Holly, a US high school student and descendant of the Carleton family, as she explores her ancestral roots in Kuliang. The documentary intertwines her story with archival materials and oral histories, presenting a dual-time narrative of the past and present. The premiere, part of the 21st Chinese American Film Festival, was accompanied by a special screening and a Kuliang photo exhibition at Loyola Marymount University. Guo Shaochun, Chinese Consul-General in Los Angeles, highlighted the ‘Kuliang Bond’ as a symbol of mutual understanding and genuine friendship between the two nations. Eric Johnston, a Los Angeles educator and member of the Kuliang research team, emphasized the positive history of cross-cultural friendships in Kuliang, where American and Chinese families lived and worked together harmoniously. The documentary, praised by Oscar-winning sound effects editor Richard Anderson and film producer Andre Morgan, aims to educate American audiences about the rich history of Sino-American relations. ‘Dear Kuliang’ will air on major domestic and international platforms, including the History Channel and Southeast TV, starting Monday.