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Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart (1985)
Directed by Wayne Wang
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San Francisco’s Richmond District. A widow welcomes the Chinese New Year. 62 years old, she wants to make a trip to China to pay last respects to her ancestors. A fortune teller has told her this is the year she’ll die, and a daughter, Geraldine, remains unmarried. Geraldine’s boyfriend lives in Los Angeles and she’s not sure she’s ready for marriage, nor does she want to leave her mother alone in her declining years. Mrs. Tan’s cheerful brother-in-law, Uncle Tam, tries to help out.
Rated PG | Length 87 minutes
Actors
Laureen Chew | Kim Chew | Victor Wong | Ida F.O. Chung | Cora Miao | John Nishio | Amy Hill | Keith Choy | Joan Chen | Mary Chew | Nora Lee | Rita Yee | George Woo | Elsa Cruz Pearson | Helen Chew | Jarrett Chew
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2019 | TV | DVD | Library | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another Wayne Wang Asian American flick (trying to get thru all his AA films before tackling any of his non-Asian flicks). Seems like a good rainy day flick (it’s raining). Plus more Victor Wong!
Kinda happy that I guessed San Francisco from one neighborhood street shot in the opening clips.
Bittersweet story of the Chinese American dynamic where a daughter is resigned to caring for her mother rather than fulfilling her own dreams. Some nice touches in here tho a few scenes are a tad awkward by the stilted acting. Wong is great but stands out so much among the non-actors. Cora is also really good.
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