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Review 3DiscussionA review by Sheldon Nylander
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Written by Sheldon Nylander on Wed Nov 13 2019
When a Chinese family finds out that the family’s matriarch is dying of lung cancer, complications arise. In Chinese culture, there is a saying that when you get cancer, you die. This actually boils down to the belief that it’s not the cancer that leads to the person’s death, but rather the fear of dying. As such, the family orchestrates an elaborate ruse to get everyone together for a wedding, but in reality the gathering is for everyone to be able to say goodbye to the grandmother without actually letting her know the truth.
It’s a fascinating premise and based on a true story (or based on...
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Facts
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
250300.00
Revenue
23076657.00
Keywords
- grandparent grandchild relationship
- family relationships
- wedding
- east asian lead
- family reunion
- grandmother
- chinese american
- family gathering
- ethical dilemma
- woman director
- lung cancer
- deadly disease
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