The miniseries, based on the novel The Emigrants, also stars Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman. Here’s the plot, cast and episode
This is an international bestseller emigrantswritten Janice Y.K. Leesource of inspiration for new Mini-series Prime Video by name emigrants. Director Lulu Wanga six-part drama limited series exploring themes of privilege, awareness and sacrifice, based on the stories of three American women. Hong Kong. Series will be released for streaming in early 2024. Meanwhile, today, September 8, the penultimate episode of The Expats is presented as its world premiere on Toronto International Film Festival.
The cast of the series “Expats”
cast of “The Emigrants” includes famous names. There is an Oscar-winning actress and winner of numerous Emmy awards. Nicole Kidman (seen in “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing” among others) Sarayu Blue (known for the films “Never Have I Ever…” and “Hands Off Our Daughters”) Ji Young Yoo (Girl Power – The Revolution Begins at School and “Smoking Tigers”) e Brian Tee (Chicago Honey and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Out of the Shadows).
Kidman, Blue and Yu play Margaret, Hilary and Mercy respectively, the three main characters. They complete the cast Brian Tee as Clark (Margaret’s husband) and Jack Huston as David (Hilary’s husband).
Lulu Wang she is the creator, director and writer of the series, and executive producer along with Daniele Melia for Local Time. Nicole Kidman also executive produces Per Saari for Blossom Films and Alice Bell, who was also the first writer to join the series project. The script was also signed by Wang herself and Janice Y.K. Lee, that is, the author (American, born in Hong Kong) of the book on which the series is based.
The book on which the series is based
Book “Emigrants” Janice Y.K. Li was published in 2016 and there is currently no Italian translation. The author is best known for her debut in 2009. Piano teacherpublished in Italy the same year under the title Piano teacher (Bompiani). This first novel is also set in Hong Kong, but around the middle of the last century.
The plot of “Expats”
As already mentioned, the mini-series takes place in the bright and turbulent year of 2014. Hong Kong. Three American protagonists live in a big city and their lives become intertwined after an unexpected event. family tragedy. The series primarily explores the strong but “temporary” friendships that form between expats who share a common experience abroad. The plot will then touch on the aforementioned theme of privilege, but the narrative will also include events related to overcoming pain, marriage, and the power of forgiveness.
When will The Expats be released?
The Expats will be released on Prime Video in early 2024. The exact date has not yet been announced.
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