In the Netflix adaptation of "Interior Chinatown," Willis Wu, portrayed by Jimmy O. Yang, grapples with his identity while feeling like a mere extra in life, echoing Asian American invisibility.
Willis and his neighbor Audrey discuss identity and self-knowledge in an early scene. Their exchange underscores the show's exploration of existential questions and the challenges of self-definition.
As Willis investigates a conspiracy linked to his brother's disappearance, the show creatively manipulates framing and lighting to emphasize his status as an outsider and background character.
The adaptation of Yu's novel shifts from a meta narrative about Asian American identity to a complex, and sometimes overwhelming, murder mystery that challenges traditional storytelling tropes.
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