Intercultural Films

A Chinese immigrant widow faces the New Year with apprehension after it is predicted that it would be the year she dies. Her list of things to do, which includes seeing her daughter get married and visiting China one last time, soon comes into focus. (Motion picture : 1986).

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The Joy Luck Club is four women in San Francisco who have played mah jong together on a weekly basis for forty some years. Born in China, the Joy Luck Club members came to America as young adults; their daughters are 100% American. The old days are seldom spoken about, and some things about those times have never been said aloud, but the experiences left behind color the hopes and expectations these women have for their daughters. In English and occasional Chinese with optional subtitles in English. (Motion picture : 1993). CC.

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A murder trial has upset the quiet community of San Piedro, and now this tranquil village has become the center of controversy. For a local reporter the trial strikes home when he finds his ex-lover is linked to the case. Based on the novel by David Guterson. (Motion picture : 1999).

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In New York, the Taiwanese half of a gay couple hopes to end his parents' matchmaking by announcing that he's engaged. What he doesn't count on is that they'll fly in to meet the bride and plan the nuptials (Motion picture : 1993).

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