Awards

"Plastic China stood out with its astutely observed characters and singular location. The struggle and heartbreak of the film were particularly poignant because of our relationship to the situation. The wider resonance of the story, the fact that China is recycling plastic waste for much of the western world, was a stark reminder of the interconnectedness of humanity."

"For its unparalleled balance between several global issues and intimate familial relationships, and for its ability to make empathic and aesthetic cinematic choices, implicating our wasteful societies while giving voice to our invisible communities."