A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.
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Alice WuWriter:
Alice Wu
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Cast
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| Michelle Krusiec | ... | Wilhelmina 'Wil' Pang | |
| Joan Chen | ... | Hwei-Lan Gao - Ma | |
| Lynn Chen | ... | Vivian Shing | |
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Jin Wang | ... | Wai Gung - Grandpa |
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Guang Lan Koh | ... | Wai Po - Grandma |
| Jessica Hecht | ... | Randi - Hospital Co-Worker | |
| Ato Essandoh | ... | Jay - Neighbor | |
| David Shih | ... | Norman | |
| Brian Yang | ... | Little Yu | |
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Nathanel Geng | ... | Stimson Cho |
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Mao Zhao | ... | Old Yu |
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Louyong Wong | ... | Dr. Shing |
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Clare Sum | ... | Mrs. Wong |
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Qian Luo | ... | Mrs. Shing |
| Richard Chang | ... | Stephen | |
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In Manhattan, the brilliant Chinese-American lesbian surgeon Wil is surprised by the arrival of her forty-eight year old widow mother to her apartment. Ma was banished from Flushing, Queens, when her father discovered that she was pregnant. The presence of Ma affects the personal life of Wil, who is in love with the daughter of her boss at the hospital, the dancer Vivian Shing. Once her grandfather has promised that her mother would only return to Flushing remarried or proving that it was an immaculate conception, Wil tries to find a Chinese bachelor to marry Ma. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 June 2005 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Gynaikeies ypotheseis! See more »Filming Locations:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$99,079, 27 May 2005, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$1,186,323, 25 September 2005Company Credits
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Ma is 48 years old. When she and Wil go to the clinic, Ma's number in the waiting room is also 48. See more »Goofs
Wil consistently wears her hair in a tightly pulled back ponytail, but shortly after her mother moves in she goes to visit her grandfather wearing an army T shirt. While she's adjusting the TV antenna, her hair is uncharacteristically puffed up with no explanation. All scenes before and after show her hair in the tight ponytail. Quite a bit later, there is a scene where Wil's mom sends her to the beauty shop to find out gossip. It's there that Wil is wearing the same army T shirt and getting her hair rolled up in big curls - the end result of which would be puffed hair! See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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While this movie has a Chinesse-American lesbian theme, it goes under the same category of "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding": you don't need to be one to REALLY, REALLY like it! The writing is extremely humorous and intelligent. It reminded me of the "Kissing Jessica Stein movie" in terms of the wit that the writer (who also happens to be the director) brings forth in the script. I was not sure what to expect from a movie that I was seeing at a film festival. I was pleasantly and extremely surprised! The actors were quite believable in their roles and did a fine job. The production quality of the movie was quite noticeable from the start of the movie and was very good and enjoyable to watch. The lead characters are likable and sweet, while not Pollyannish. The story itself is also full of scenarios that most people can relate to regardless of their sexual orientation or race. So, if you're looking for a fun time, out go see this movie and enjoy!