The Diary of Evelyn Lau

The Diary of Evelyn Lau is a 1994 Canadian television film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson and starring Sandra Oh as Evelyn Lau, a teenager who battles with her family, runs away from home and becomes a drug-addicted prostitute, later writing a book about her experiences.
The film, shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, is based on Runaway: Diary of a Street Kid, a 1989 memoir by Canadian author Evelyn Lau. It first aired during prime time on Sunday March 13, 1994 and its controversial topic received a lot of media attention. Actress Sandra Oh won a 1994 Golden FIPA award for her lead performance in the film.