I was disillusioned with the communists after they shot the students at the square. But now I'm disgusted with this country [US], as well. I thought … - Geling Yan

With books or film I want to commemorate our youth and the sacrifices they made. No matter how bitter the time was, there is always something beautiful. I want to satisfy my nostalgia and hope [my work] is touching enough to move audiences who may not have the same experiences.

It’s frustrating seeing things lost in translation. Some expressions are just so Chinese, or so English, you have to switch your thinking to English in order to write it with spontaneity and naturally.

My dream is to write with both pens, in English and Chinese. I want to be more truthful and more straightforward when I write in English.