China Cry: The Nora Lam Story

My name is Sung Neng Yee. This is my story. You may not believe it all, but I lived every moment... and more. The years of my childhood were like a beautiful dream. I was a princess... Spoiled, pampered. Reigning over my every whim. When the Japanese overran all of Shanghai, they discovered my private kingdom. [war planes flying overhead] [music] [sounds of truck engines doors slamming, and soldiers running] Mama! [Asian talking] [crashing sounds] Mama... I'm afraid. [people crying] [Asian talking] [People screaming and crying] (NENG YEE) War stole my privileged childhood. It was gone like a leaf on the wind. [firecrackers] bang, bang, bang (NENG YEE) In the Chinese way of counting, 1950 was the Year of the Tiger. After such a long period of mind-defying violence. we were grateful to be alive and free. (DR. SUNG) What is the matter? Are you cold? (MRS. SUNG) Firecrackers..they've lost t