An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance (2017)


In 1976 San Francisco, 10-year-old Ivy Ling navigates the challenge of growing up between two worlds. As a Chinese American girl, she feels caught between her family’s traditional values and her desire to fit in with her all-American friend, Julie Albright. Ivy’s parents, Marilyn and Sam Ling, along with her siblings Andrew and Missy, represent the cultural roots that shape her daily life, while interactions with Julie introduce Ivy to different customs and experiences.

Ivy strives to find her own identity amid the contrasting expectations from home and her school environment. With support from family members like her grandmother Po-Po and grandfather Gung-Gung, as well as her coach and aunt, Ivy learns to balance the two cultures that influence her. The story unfolds in the diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco, capturing Ivy’s journey toward embracing both her heritage and friendships.

An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance is a 2017 Family and Drama film directed by Sasie Sealy and starring Nina Lu, Hannah Nordberg, Gwendoline Yeo, Rob Yang and Lance Lim. Browse thousands of high-quality screencaps, movie stills and HD screenshots from An American Girl Story – Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance.

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