An American Bum in China

The journey of Matthew Evans unfolds as a modern folk tale, showcasing his quest for a better life beyond the confines of Muscatine, Iowa. As a cancer survivor, he embarks on a transformative five-year adventure in China, encountering homelessness, statelessness, and even imprisonment. His experiences lead him to pose as a professor and become embroiled in the tumultuous 2014 Hong Kong protests, highlighting themes of resilience and the pursuit of dreams against overwhelming odds.