This is a play that explores the complex relationship between Fei, a young Chinese American, and his grandmother in Shanghai. The play juxtaposes two timelines, 2019 and 1940, to highlight the similarities and contrasts between the experiences of Fei and Qiuyun (i.e., his grandmother). Both characters are searching for identity and belonging in Shanghai. Fei struggles with his American identity, while Qiuyun struggles with her place in Shanghai where the situation is constantly changing.
