Fortunate Sons

Fortunate Sons recounts the compelling journey of 120 Chinese boys sent to America in 1872 to explore Western innovation amid a backdrop of poverty and conflict in China. As they study at esteemed New England schools, their aspirations for progress are challenged by rising anti-Chinese sentiments, forcing their return to a homeland wary of change. This gripping narrative intertwines personal dramas with the larger themes of national ambition and resistance, offering a vivid portrayal of a transformative era in both individual and cultural history.