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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