LOVE CHAOS KIN: A Story That Redefines Family
📅 May 30, 2026 | 4:00 PM
🎥 Documentary Feature | Texas Premiere
🌏 Languages: English, Tamil | Runtime: 98 mins
HAAPIFEST 2026 presents the Texas Premiere of LOVE CHAOS KIN — a deeply intimate and thought-provoking documentary that explores family, identity, and the complex meaning of belonging.
🌟 A Story That Redefines Family
At the heart of LOVE CHAOS KIN is a powerful and unexpected journey.
When an unplanned pregnancy disrupts the lives of an Indian immigrant mother and her adopted twin daughters, it sets off a chain of events that forces the family to confront long-buried truths. Together, they embark on a journey to reconnect with the daughters’ White birth mother and their estranged Native American father.
What unfolds is a raw and emotional exploration of identity — one that challenges assumptions about race, class, and what it truly means to belong.
💫 Identity, Culture, and Connection
Through deeply personal storytelling, LOVE CHAOS KIN reveals the layered realities of multicultural and adoptive families.
The film examines:
The intersection of race, culture, and family dynamics
The emotional complexity of adoption and reconnection
Class divides and lived experiences across communities
The evolving definition of identity in a diverse world
With honesty and compassion, the documentary invites audiences to reflect on their own understanding of family, heritage, and connection.
🎤 Screening + Meet & Greet
Join us for this special screening followed by a Meet & Greet with director Chithra Jeyaram.
Jeyaram is known for creating intimate, character-driven films that explore identity, race, and human relationships. Her work spans acclaimed documentaries such as RAGS TO PADS and MIJO, which have been featured on PBS and screened at festivals worldwide.
A recipient of prestigious fellowships and grants, including support from CAAM and the Jerome Foundation, Jeyaram continues to push boundaries with her storytelling — bringing nuanced, underrepresented narratives to the forefront.
🎟️ Get Your Tickets
Don’t miss this powerful and emotionally resonant film at HAAPIFEST 2026.
🎟️ Secure your tickets now:
www.HAAPIFEST.org/tickets
Be part of a story that challenges perspectives, sparks conversation, and stays with you long after the credits roll.
🌏 About HAAPIFEST
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, HAAPIFEST was created to celebrate the diversity of AAPI culture, food, and family while supporting AAPI artists and filmmakers.
Today, HAAPIFEST is an immersive, multi-day celebration of film, music, and art — amplifying voices and sharing the untold AAPI experience through edutainment.
This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.