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735987, I'm glad this film was made
Posted by topaz, Sat Sep-14-19 07:36 AM
This is a very relatable story for me and I'm sure many others: those who were originally from China/Taiwan/HK that came to a Western country with their parents when they were young. Usually you'll hear about stories of those hardworking Asian parents in a foreign land, or the first generation kids who were born and raised in the land their parents migrated to. This story is about the "in-between" generation, the ones who spent part of their childhood in Asia, and grew to teens then adults in the west.

There are many funny and heartfelt moments, and I've experienced many of those situations personally. The bellhop being curious about the differences between China and the States really hits close to home, as well as when the grandma was being fussy about not getting lobsters for the wedding. The 'farewell' scene was something I've experienced many times before, and it made me tear up. It's a family drama from a very unique perspective, and I think most people will enjoy this, regardless of their background.