Katie Leung is to star in upcoming BBC Two drama One Child.
The Harry Potter actress will lead the cast of the two-part 90-minute drama written by Guy HIbbert and directed by The 7.39's John Alexander.
One Child sees Leung play a young Chinese-born woman adopted by Anglo-American parents, who makes her way across the world on a personal voyage to discover who she really is.
Writer Guy Hibbert said: "I wanted to visit a contemporary Chinese city to discover what I felt was the most important story to tell from the point of view of the ordinary Chinese citizen. It is, of course, corruption - as it is in far too many countries throughout the world.
"My story is set amongst the poorest in the city and amongst the richest, the new billionaire class, abusing power alongside provincial Party officials.
"I have also looked at the effect of...
The Harry Potter actress will lead the cast of the two-part 90-minute drama written by Guy HIbbert and directed by The 7.39's John Alexander.
One Child sees Leung play a young Chinese-born woman adopted by Anglo-American parents, who makes her way across the world on a personal voyage to discover who she really is.
Writer Guy Hibbert said: "I wanted to visit a contemporary Chinese city to discover what I felt was the most important story to tell from the point of view of the ordinary Chinese citizen. It is, of course, corruption - as it is in far too many countries throughout the world.
"My story is set amongst the poorest in the city and amongst the richest, the new billionaire class, abusing power alongside provincial Party officials.
"I have also looked at the effect of...
- 4/1/2014
- Digital Spy
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