Miss Wonton

Name: Miss Wonton
Genre: Drama
Released: 2001-01-18
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Amy Ting, Ben Wang, James C. Burns

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7.0/10

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Drama

Miss Wonton begins with the arrival of a young Chinese immigrant, Ah Na (Amy Ting), to her new place of work, the Buddha's Happiness in New York. At Buddha's Happiness, she meets other immig... Read allMiss Wonton begins with the arrival of a young Chinese immigrant, Ah Na (Amy Ting), to her new place of work, the Buddha's Happiness in New York. At Buddha's Happiness, she meets other immigrant workersand hears their idiosyncratic dreams of the future.Miss Wonton begins with the arrival of a young Chinese immigrant, Ah Na (Amy Ting), to her new place of work, the Buddha's Happiness in New York. At Buddha's Happiness, she meets other immigrant workersand hears their idiosyncratic dreams of the future.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

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2akira-hideyo

Chi chi bomb bomb!

Every Asian stereotypes you can muster to sling for the western audience entertainment, you will probably find in this movie. Tacky, cringe worthy and mostly fictional to other Asians for sure. It's downright offensive. Crazy Leech Asians for that time. It's also a nice vocal auditory for Sakura to showcase her ding dong cha cha laced songs to be used as background accompaniment for certain scenes. Bad wooden presumptuous acting. Stale wonton anyone?

10adrienphotoarchive

Accurate portrayal of the struggle, I enjoyed it!

I believe this film offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on Asian immigration in New York by blending magical realism with an exploration of the fetishization of Asian women.

Its innovative storytelling approach not only enriches the narrative but also provides a fresh lens through which to examine complex cultural issues.

By using irony to address these themes, the film challenges viewers to reflect on the intersection of culture, identity, and perception in a way that is both original and impactful.

By that context, I do think it accurately portrays the struggle and the very real sadness that many Asian American immigrants faced in the pursuit of the American dream.