Produced in association with CCTV – China’s largest television network, this 20-episode family dramatic television series entitled "Student Abroad" is a candid look into the lives of four young Chinese students living and studying abroad in Canada. The entire series was broadcasted over the 2005-2006 season with rave reviews.

Xiao-Yang Pan, Director of the series, was so pleased working with the skillful Canadian crew, he has already expressed interested in returning to Canada for future projects.


SYNOPSIS:

Four Chinese students take a flight to Toronto for their overseas study encounters more than culture shock when they not only need to learn a new language but must live with each other, trust themselves and discover how to love.


Behind the Scenes:

December 2004 - Production had just wrapped following a gruelling 42 days location shoot in Niagara Falls, Canada where cast and crew from both Canada and China teamed up for the overwhelmingly successful shoot on the T.V. series entitled "Student Abroad" also known as "Teenagers Studying Overseas”.

"It was freezing, -34° with wind-chill, the coldest day on record...", James Mou, Canadian producer for "Student Abroad" series recalls, "I was extremely worried the crew from China may not have brought the proper clothes for our Canadian winter. But communicating with body-language and the warmth of our Canadian hospitality got everyone through just fine".