Her films explore the interactions between cultures thrown together by history, and between politics and personal stories. Her debut film, Once Removed, premiered at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, won awards at numerous festivals, and aired on public television. It tells the story of meeting her mother's family in China and learning about their involvement in China's complicated political history. She recently completed Monkey Dance, a coming-of age story about three Cambodian-American teens navigating the confusing landscape of urban adolescence. She also produces educational and outreach films for community organizations.