This is really a fabulous movie, so do not skip it because you have to read subtitles half the time. It is well worth it.
The screen writer takes a story from her own life and makes.it into a story that everyone can relate to on some level.
Her beloved grandmother was dying in China, and the family decided not
to tell their matriarch to protect her and prevent her from living in
fear throughout her remaining days. Instead, they planned a lavish
wedding as an excuse to bring everyone together one last time. This is a culture clash with the younger generation who live abroad wanting to tell their grandmother the truth, while her children and her sister actively forbid that. It explores the cultural differences between East and West and between
generations without judgment or pronouncement as to whose approach is
best. It’s as if the filmmaker wants us to see all sides of the delicate argument
with a kind heart and an open mind. Her approach is so intimate and so
no-nonsense, she makes you feel as if you’ve been immersed in this town,
this family, this life. And you may even find yourself changing your
mind over the course of the film as to how you’d handle such a dilemma
yourself. Really good.
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