Carried by the River, an original play by Diana Tso, directed by William Yong

Kai, a young Asian woman raised in Canada, discovers a life-altering truth on her birthday when her mother passes away. Drawn to the river and the memories her mother once shared, Kai embarks on a transformative journey to China. Along the way, she meets three fateful women whose lives intertwine with hers in unexpected ways and encounters spirit animals who guide her toward an enigmatic reckoning with her roots. As she navigates grief and relationships, Kai uncovers a profound understanding of life’s deeper truths. This lyrical tale intertwines myth, memory, and identity, inviting audiences into an evocative world where the lines between reality and the imagined blur.

Red Snow Collective thanks the Canada Council for the Art, the Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Ontario, and the Toronto Arts Council for their support in the development and the world premiere production of “Carried by the River”, by Diana Tso