Fresh Air, Chen Kaige (Abridged Nonfiction‪)‬

Filmmaker Chen Kaige on this edition of Fresh Air. Kaige is the director, writer, producer and acts in the new film Together, a coming of age tale about a 13-year-old Chinese boy who plays violin. The boy's father takes him from their provincial Chinese city to Beijing, seeking prominence. But plans change as the boy grows up and ultimately chooses his own path. Kaige is best known for his film Farewell My Concubine," which was nominated for an Oscar. His other films include Yellow Earth, The Big Parade, and Killing Me Softly. (Broadcast Date: May 29, 2003)