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DVD BRAND NEW After being evicted, hardworking single mom Elaine Cheng (Cindy Cheung) tries to maintain a normal life for her children. Elaine juggles a number of jobs, ... including working for a questionable pyramid scheme. When she doesn't return home one night, nobody knows the kids are home alone, and they are left to fend for themselves. As the days pass, her son, a budding inventor, realizes he needs to come up with a plan to take care of his little sister. Attributes: WIDESCREEN. Read more Show Less

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Overview

A family faces the unexpected consequences of chasing the American dream in this independent drama. Elaine Cheng (Cindy Cheung) is an Asian-American single mother who has recently moved to Boston with her two kids, ten-year-old Raymond (Michael Chen) and eight-year-old Tina (Crystal Chiu). Elaine's financial situation is precarious, and when she loses her job, the family is evicted from their home and begin squatting in a flat in an unfinished apartment building. As Elaine struggles to maintain a stable home life for her children, she takes a job related to a questionable pyramid scheme; Raymond and Tina are left to their own devices most of the day, and he passes the time creating makeshift inventions he dreams will
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Overview

A family faces the unexpected consequences of chasing the American dream in this independent drama. Elaine Cheng (Cindy Cheung) is an Asian-American single mother who has recently moved to Boston with her two kids, ten-year-old Raymond (Michael Chen) and eight-year-old Tina (Crystal Chiu). Elaine's financial situation is precarious, and when she loses her job, the family is evicted from their home and begin squatting in a flat in an unfinished apartment building. As Elaine struggles to maintain a stable home life for her children, she takes a job related to a questionable pyramid scheme; Raymond and Tina are left to their own devices most of the day, and he passes the time creating makeshift inventions he dreams will someday make him rich. When Elaine is arrested as the police shut down the pyramid scheme, Raymond becomes the head of the household and must use his wits and resourcefulness to care for himself and his sister. Children of Invention was the first feature film from writer and director Tze Chun; it was adapted from his 2007 short film Windowbreaker and was an official selection at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Special Features

Cast & Crew Commentaries; Short Film: "Windowbreaker"; Cast Interviews; Deleted Scenes; Audition Tapes

Product Details

  • Release Date: 8/10/2010
  • UPC: 634479997655
  • Original Release: 2008
  • Source: INDIEBLITZ RELEASING
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Time: 1:26:00
  • Sales rank: 53,556

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Cindy Cheung Elaine Cheng
Michael Chen , Raymond Cheng
Crystal Chiu , Tina Cheng
Technical Credits
Tze Chun Director, Screenwriter
Anna Boden Editor
Dan Cogan Producer
Sheila Dvorak Associate Producer
T. Griffin Score Composer
Mynette Louie Producer
Trevor Sagan Producer
Dave Saltzman Co-producer
Susan Shopmaker Casting
Chris Teague Cinematographer

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Children of Invention
1. Vitafuture [4:10]
2. A New Life [5:08]
3. Latchkey Kids [5:34]
4. Family Day [3:31]
5. Pyramid Party [7:03]
6. "We Need Money, Right Now" [6:39]
7. Selling Gold Rep [5:24]
8. A Long Night [3:22]
9. Smoke and Mirrors [3:51]
10. "Where's Mom?" [4:54]
11. Our Old House [1:56]
12. Going To Boston [4:40]
13. Lost In Boston [4:03]
14. Bank Argument [3:50]
15. A Place To Sleep [2:59]
16. Great Grandpa's Memories [1:19]
17. At The Bank [4:48]
18. Inventions For Sale [2:27]
19. In Custody [2:53]
20. Social Services [1:37]
21. "We Can Wait" [2:32]
22. Credits [2:52]

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Disc #1 -- Children of Invention
   Play Film
   Scene Selection
   Special Features
      Short Film: "Windowbreaker"
         Play Film
         Play Film With Commentary with Tze Chun (Writer/Director)
      Cast & Crew Commentaries
         Cast Commentary
            With Cindy Cheung ("Elaine"), Michael Chen ("Raymond"), Crystal Chiu ("Tina"), And Tze Chun (Writer/Director): On/Off
         Crew Commentary
            With Tze Chun (Writer/Director), Mynette Louie (Producer), Trevor Sagan (Producer), Chris Teague (Director Of Photography), Dave Saltzman (Co-Producer), And Sheila Dvorak (Associate Producer): On/Off
         Play Film
      Cast Interviews
      Audition Tapes
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            Michael Chen ("Raymond")
            Crystal Chiu ("Tina")
            Joint Audition: Michael Chen ("Raymond") And Crystal Chiu ("Tina")
      Theatrical Trailer
      Deleted Scenes
         Deleted Scenes Commentary with Tze Chun (Writer/Director): On/Off
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            Alternate Opening Scene
            Nosy Co-Worker
            "Tomorrow We're Gonna Call Dad"
            Hotel Transition
            "I Don't Want To Go Tomorrow"
            Grocery Store Run-In
            Return To Grocery Store After Boston
            Raymond Recognizes Dan
      Links
         Children of Invention Official Website
         Facebook
         Twitter
         Vimeo
         IMDb
   Audio Setup
      Play Film With Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (Default)
      Play Film With Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
      Go To Cast & Crew Commentaries
         Cast Commentary with Cindy Cheung ("Elaine"), Michael Chen ("Raymond"), Crystal Chiu ("Tina"), and Tze Chun (Writer/Director)
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         Crew Commentary with Tze Chun (Writer/Director), Mynette Louie (Producer), Trevor Sagan (Producer), Chris Teague (Director Of Photography), Dave Saltzman (Co-Producer), And Sheila Dvorak (Associate Producer)
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