Leo Xia Unleashes Animated Music Video For “Sliced Fruit”

On July 31st, 2020, Leo Xia released a new animated music video for the song “Sliced Fruit” as an expression of gratitude for his mother, who, like many immigrant mothers, has made immense sacrifices for her family.

Directed and animated by USC alumna Hye Lynn Park, the animated music video tells a healing inter-generational story of a Chinese family wrestling with expressing gratitude through the act of cutting fruit for one another. Xia and Park use the symbol of sliced fruit to represent the oftentimes invisible labor of these superheroes who work day in and day out to love their families unconditionally.

Xia, a Chinese American who spent his childhood in California and Beijing, remembers times he did homework or played video games: “A bowl of perfectly cut fruit would appear magically in front of me,” he said. “I would look around and see my mom quickly turning the corner, leaving as silently as she came.” This animated video, Xia explains, reflects the myriad of ways in which immigrant parents relay their love and care through actions rather than words. 

“Sliced Fruit” along with the rest of Leo’s album 384 can be heard on all streaming platforms. 

Full Production/Cast Credits: 

• Artist: Leo Xia
• Animator/Storyboard/Director: Hye Lynn Park
• Song Recording and Production: Kairos Music Group

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