Holding Heritage

Kelvin Lou is a palliative care physician in Coquitlam. We met after the Unspoken Stories launch event and connected over intergenerational relationships and what he's observed in his work. In this episode, we talk about approaching illness and end of life, and how he's found a more life affirming way to see these stages. Expect honest stories, useful metaphors, and a conversation that stayed with me.

In this behind-the-scenes reflection, director and producer Hollie Ha, director of photography Julian Fok, and translator Jacky Li revisit powerful moments from this seven-part series. As they watch and discuss memorable clips, they share personal reflections on how the project evolved from an idea into a deeply meaningful journey. This final episode offers a thoughtful look at the making of the series right here in Vancouver—and the lasting impact it’s had on those behind the camera.Watch the whole series at ⁠holdingheritage.com⁠-Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories is made possible with the support from TELUS STORYHIVE and is available for free on TELUS Optik TV.

Rainbow Ly, a Chinese-Vietnamese Boat People refugee, sits down with Blaine and Margaret Lee, 2 of the sponsors who helped bring her family to Canada. In the 45 years since her family arrived—now settled in Vancouver—Rainbow has never had the chance to fully share her gratitude with the help of a translator, until now. The Lees say sponsoring her family felt like a calling that gave back more than they ever imagined, and their deep bond of love and gratitude continues to grow across generations.Watch the whole series at ⁠holdingheritage.com⁠-Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories is made possible with the support from TELUS STORYHIVE and is available for free on TELUS Optik TV.

Rainbow Ly sits down with her grandson, Andrew Ha, to share stories rooted in family bonds and sacrifice. She reflects on her childhood in Vietnam and the circumstances that forced her and her family of 8 to flee as Chinese-Vietnamese Boat People refugees. Now settled in Vancouver as a proud mother and grandmother, Rainbow’s story is a powerful reminder that families are held together not only by strength and sacrifice, but by fierce devotion and the quiet, unrelenting acts of care and love.Watch the whole series at ⁠holdingheritage.com⁠-Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories is made possible with the support from TELUS STORYHIVE and is available for free on TELUS Optik TV.

For Michael Ly, faith wasn’t just a belief—it was survival. In this conversation with his daughter, Cassandra Ly, he shares his journey as a Chinese-Vietnamese Boat People refugee, recalling his escape from Vietnam and his sponsorship to Canada. Now a proud father of three, Michael reflects on the strength it took to rebuild his life in Vancouver, while Cassandra expresses gratitude for the love that shaped who she is today.Watch the whole series at ⁠holdingheritage.com⁠-Holding Heritage: Unspoken Stories is made possible with the support from TELUS STORYHIVE and is available for free on TELUS Optik TV.