The number of Chinese-born children adopted by American families has grown considerably in the last decade. Each adoption is a unique story of parents and children as their fates intertwine. Each adoption is also a blessing that adorns the parent, the child, the community, and the two distant cultures. Love without Boundaries paints a colorful portrait of the unique stories of six families that have adopted from China. It also tells of the bond that is gradually being stitched between China and the United States.

Through a process of interviews and real life footage as well as numerous color stills, Love without Boundaries first highlights the unforgettable moments in the adoption process. Why have these people chosen to adopt from such a distant land? What compels couples that already have biological children to expand their family through adoption? Will single women who have chosen to adopt find their lives overburdened? Such questions are answered as the parents retell their stories.

The film also spotlights the lives of the young children. Each day spent with their forever parents in the United States holds memorable adventures. Eager to learn and play, the children travel from activity to activity. There are ballet classes, Chinese language lessons, school activities, horseback riding, soccer, and many other fun and educational things that the children do. Through their words and actions, the children are a testament to the joy that adoption can bring.

The young children are not the only ones that are learning. The parents, enriched with the experience of adoption, are always willing to blend their lives with the heritage of their children. They celebrate Chinese holidays, sing Chinese folk songs, and savor the many culinary wonders of the Far East. Several of the families have even returned to the birth country of their daughters increasing the wonder and the pride of their children. The families, who have adopted from China, form a unique subculture in the United States. Each family feels that other adopted children are cousins to their child. They meet regularly to share thoughts and events about their lives. They converse with other families across the country through e-mail and the World Wide Web. Many lasting ties have been forged as a result of their children’s existence.

The stories in Love without Boundaries will easily warm your heart. The joy that each child emits from their eyes is like a shining jewel on top of a mountain. The stories of these Chinese-born children and their parents are a testament to the power of family and of love. They are living proof that love has no boundaries.

Directed, Written and Produced by Dr. Changfu Chang
Assistant Director and Producer: Bartek Zytkowiak
Camera and Lighting: Ryan O'Hara & Bartek Zytkowiak
Sound: Keith Good
Editing: Kevin Fritz & Darren Iovino
Narrated by Diane Morris
Cover Art: Tom Groody

Running Time: 58 minutes