The star of Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi and
The Legend of the Ten Rings, tells his own origin story of being a
Chinese immigrant, his battles with cultural stereotypes and his
own identity, becoming a TV star, and landing the role of a
lifetime. In this honest, inspiring and relatable memoir, Simu Liu
chronicles his family's journey from China to the bright lights of
Hollywood with wit and humour. As a child, Simu's parents left him
in the care of his grandparents, bringing him to Canada when he was
four. However, Simu soon senses that his new guardians lack the
gentle touch of his grandparents, resulting in harsh words and hurt
feelings between him and his parents, who find their son
emotionally distant and difficult to relate to. Although they are
related by blood, they are separated by culture, language, and
values. As Simu grows up, he plays the part of the pious child
flawlessly – he gets straight As, performs exceptionally in
national math competitions and makes his parents proud. However, as
time passes, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the path that
has been laid out for him. Less than a year out of University, he
is fired from his first job and hits rock bottom. He develops a
determination centred around creating his own path. This leads him
to not only succeeding as an actor, but also opens the door to
reconciling with his parents. We Were Dreamers is a story about
growing up between cultures, finding your family, and becoming the
master of your own extraordinary circumstance.
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