Arvin Chen, the American-Taiwanese director, is currently in the midst of filming 'Coolie,' a groundbreaking TV series set in 19th century Cuba that sheds light on the lives of Chinese indentured servants. The series, which is being independently produced, has garnered attention for its ambitious scope and historical narrative.
The storyline follows a young woman from southern China, portrayed by Hong Kong actor Louise Wong, as she embarks on a journey to marry a political exile working on a sugarcane plantation in Cuba. As she navigates the complexities of the era, including the abolition of the slave trade and the quest for freedom among servants and African slaves, viewers are taken on a compelling journey through a tumultuous period in history.
