Chinas, a Second Generation Story

Chinas, a Second Generation Story (Chinas) is a 2023 Spanish drama film directed by Arantxa Echevarría which stars alongside Shiman Yang, Xinyi Ye, and Ella Qiu alongside Pablo Molinero, Leonor Watling, and Carolina Yuste.

Plot
Set in Usera, the plot follows the stories of a 9-year-old girl of Chinese parents (Lucía), her older teenage sister (Claudia), and another 9-year-old adopted girl of Chinese origin (Xiang).

Production
The film is a Tvtec Servicios Audiovisuales, Lazona Producciones, and Hojalata Films AIE production, with the participation of RTVE, Orange, Movistar Plus+ and backing from ICAA. Shooting locations included Usera.

Release
The film was programmed to have its premiere in a RTVE gala of the 71st San Sebastián International Film Festival, screening on 27 September 2023. Distributed by A Contracorriente Films, it was released theatrically in Spain on 6 October 2023.

Accolades

 * 2023 || 29th Forqué Awards || colspan = "2" | Cinema and Education in Values || Nominated ||
 * rowspan = "12" | 2024
 * rowspan = "5" | 79th CEC Medals || Best Original Screenplay || Arantxa Echevarría || Nominated || rowspan = "5" |
 * Best Supporting Actress || Carolina Yuste || Nominated
 * rowspan = "2" | Best New Actress || Xinyi Ye || Won
 * Yeju Ji || Nominated
 * Best New Actor || Julio Hu Chen || Nominated
 * rowspan = "4" | 38th Goya Awards || rowspan = "2" | Best New Actress || Xinyi Ye || Nominated || rowspan = "4" |
 * Yeju Ji || Nominated
 * Best New Actor || Julio Hu Chen || Nominated
 * Best Original Song || "Chinas" by Marina Herlop || Nominated
 * rowspan = "3" | 32nd Actors and Actresses Union Awards
 * Best Film Actress in a Minor Role
 * Yeju Ji
 * Won
 * rowspan = "3" |
 * Best New Actor
 * Julio Hu Chen
 * Won
 * Best New Actress
 * Xinyi Ye
 * Won
 * }
 * Best Film Actress in a Minor Role
 * Yeju Ji
 * Won
 * rowspan = "3" |
 * Best New Actor
 * Julio Hu Chen
 * Won
 * Best New Actress
 * Xinyi Ye
 * Won
 * }
 * Won
 * }