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As you may have heard, Edwin has a small cameo role in the Canadian Film, "the Art of Woo".  You might be asking yourself, "what the hell is this movie about?"  Here I've tried to compile as much info on it as possible. 

If you're like me, and live in a small urban area the chances are you wont be able to see it, but I'll search for some downloads.


Alessa Woo (MuchMusic’s Sook-Yin Lee) is a beautiful and ambitious art curator living and dressing beyond her means. Hounded by rejected suitors she deems fiscally unsound (including a difficult to deter Don McKellar), Alessa poses as a rich Asian heiress to catch her man of means. Her well-laid plans go awry when a struggling Native artist named Ben Crowchild (Adam Beach, Smoke Signals) moves into the apartment next door. Sharing an affinity for art and an adjoining bathroom, an undeniable chemistry begins to take hold. However, her enigmatic neighbour seems to have some secrets of his own. When her sister arrives with bad news from home, Alessa is forced to confront the differences between her dreams and real life. 
   Playing her character like a cross between Holly Golightly and Cinderella, Sook-Yin Lee adeptly blends calculated sophistication and veiled vulnerability. Meanwhile, Adam Beach offsets her flamboyance with a quiet charm that is captivating. By interweaving race and class into this sly romantic comedy, writer/director Helen Lee transcends classical genre conventions to provide a fresh take on a timeless story. This is further enhanced by her decision to situate her debut feature firmly within the neighbourhoods of Toronto, with references to both the local art community and Alessa‘s Scarborough upbringing. The end result is a delightfully engaging and sweetly romantic look at hidden and mistaken identities.
Diane Burgess


Facts:
The entire film cost an estimated \$450,000 to produce, and is set in Toronto.  The video was also scored by Ron Sexsmith.

The film was showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2001.
The film was also shown at the Vancouver International Film Festival in October, 2001.


Who's Who?
 
Adam BeachAdam Beach plays Ben Crowchild, a man after Alessa's affection.
Alberta Watson Alberta Watson plays Caterine.
Sook-Yin Lee Wook Yin plays the title role of Alessa Woo.

Images From the Film:

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Reviews:

 The Globe & Mail

More:
 Interview about the film with Helen Lee (writer, director)
 Fact Sheet
 Reel.com Fact Sheet