My Name Is Han is a 1948 American black‑and‑white short docudrama film produced by the International Film Foundation for the Protestant Film Commission. Directed by William James and featuring music by Norman Lloyd, the 25‑minute film was shot on location in the Chinese province of Hebei (historically spelled "Hopei") with an entirely native Chinese non‑professional cast.
The narrative follows Han, a Chinese farmer who has endured war, poverty, and personal loss. Initially skeptical of Christian faith, Han observes the positive influence of missionaries—depicted as a minister, doctor, teacher, and agricultural specialist—on his family and community. Through a series of events—including assistance from a mission school, medical care at a missionary hospital, and communal support for his fields—Han gradually embraces Christianity, culminating in his participation in prayer alongside his wife.
My Name Is Han was the second installment in a series of short films commissioned by the Protestant Film Commission for non‑commercial distribution to denominational churches across the United States and Canada. The film premiered on June 15, 1948, in approximately one hundred U.S. and Canadian cities and was subsequently shown at various church meetings, youth groups, and forums. Its production employed native Chinese actors, many of whom were clerks or students associated with local institutions such as the Peiping Union Medical College and the American Board of Foreign Missions school.
The film’s purpose was both evangelical and educational, illustrating Christian missionary work in China during a period of civil conflict between the People’s Liberation Army and the National Revolutionary Army. It aimed to promote understanding of missionary efforts among Protestant congregations in North America.