Ang Lee's 'Old Gold Mountain' delayed; all we know
What's the story
Acclaimed filmmaker Ang Lee's upcoming project, Old Gold Mountain, is reportedly facing a delay in its production schedule. According to Deadline, the decision to push back the start date is due to Lee still fine-tuning certain creative aspects of the shoot. The film will be shot in Northern California and is now expected to begin production next spring.
Film adaptation
Based on C Pam Zhang's novel
Old Gold Mountain is an adaptation of C Pam Zhang's debut novel, How Much of These Hills Is Gold. The screenplay for the film has been written by Chang-rae Lee. The story revolves around two orphaned immigrant children who embark on a journey to bury their father and escape their past in a land that denies their existence.
Storyline
More about the source material
The 2020 novel follows Lucy and Sam, newly orphaned children of immigrants, who suddenly are alone in a land that denies their existence. Fleeing the threats of their western mining town, they set off to bury their father in the only way that will set them free from their past. Fifth Season and The Ink Factory are producing the film.
Director's profile
Lee is also developing a biopic on Bruce Lee
Lee is best known for his Oscar-winning work on Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. He is also developing a biopic about martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Additional details about this project are not out yet.