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According to Variety, the film follows an American couple who visit the wife's home country of China. There, they deal with injustice, prejudice, cultural differences and form a relationship with Shanghai youth.
The project is directed by Michael D. Olmos, son of actor Edward James.
Production is scheduled to begin in April in Shanghai.
Whitaker will next be seen in Repo Men, arriving in US cinemas on March 19.
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