Dim Sum Funeral
Dim Sum Funeral

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- 52/100 based on 711 votes
  • Released: 2008
  • Runtime: 95 mins
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  • Studio: Dim Sum Productions
  • Genres: Comedy - Drama

Adult Chinese-American siblings Alexander, Liz, Victoria and Meimei reluctantly converge on their hometown of Seattle after their mother, Linda Xiao, passes away from her bout with cancer, about which they didn't even know until after her passing. "Reluctant" as they all disliked their mother - who they called the "Dragon Lady" as she showed them little love while she was alive and who pitted each against the others as they grew up - and have been estranged from each other be... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Dim Sum Funeral:

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Kelly Hu
Julia Nickson
Bai Ling

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Adult Chinese-American siblings Alexander, Liz, Victoria and Meimei reluctantly converge on their hometown of Seattle after their mother, Linda Xiao, passes away from her bout with cancer, about which they didn't even know until after her passing. "Reluctant" as they all disliked their mother - who they called the "Dragon Lady" as she showed them little love while she was alive and who pitted each against the others as they grew up - and have been estranged from each other because of it. Despite each having successful professional lives - Alexander being a cosmetic surgeon, Liz a magazine columnist, Victoria a real estate agent, and Meimei an actress in Chinese ninja movies - each sibling carries personal baggage, much associated with their mother's ways. Married Alexander, much like his now deceased father before him, has a mistress on the side, about which his ex-beauty pageant queen wife Cindy knows. Liz's son Sam passed away, the stress and grief from which led to her breaking-up with her Caucasian husband Michael. Victoria was forced to break-up with the only man she ever loved because he was black, that relationship which produced a son, Jason. And lesbian Meimei and her partner Dede want to have a baby, and are looking for a sperm donor. Mrs. Xiao's last wish was for her family to come together to hold a traditional week long Chinese funeral for her. Being brought up "western" (with a couple of them not even knowing their native tongue), the siblings must rely on the Xiao's longtime housekeeper and caregiver, a Jewish woman named Viola, to tell them how to proceed with the funeral. As the week progresses, the siblings learn of many things not previously known about their mother and their family in general, some of it having to do with another funeral attendee from Beijing, a man named Chow Lin. But the biggest secret of the the family is kept by Viola, who reveals all, with some help by the spirit of Mrs. Xiao, by week's end.

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Filmcritic.com - 4/10 by Don WillmottThere were plenty of opportunities for originality here, but other than toying with a layer of Asian exoticism, writer Donald Martin doesn't stray far from convention
Boxoffice Magazine - 4/10 by Pete HammondOverly melodramatic and soap operatic. Very familiar episodic look at a comtemporary Chinese/American family and the gaps that divide them.
User Review - 8/10 by Monica FIf you're even a teeny bit Chinese, part-Chinese, Chinese in your past life or simply having "yellow fever" (heh, heh), you will recognise yourself in at least some of it, and snigger at some parts of the movie. Family feuds, dark secrets, personal scandals, black sheep.... A refreshing twist at the end. A light, enjoyable movie - seems like every family has their matriach. Long live Kapitan!
User Review - 8/10 by Keenan SDim Sum Funeral is a flawed, but very underrated dramedy about a family that is brought together after the death of their mother who demands a traditional Chinese funeral. While the drama and comedy aspects sometimes clash with one another, giving the film a bipolar and uneven tone sometimes, for the most part, it's a solid film about the troubled lives of each family member and how they are drawn back together through tragedy. It's not as polished as the likes of say, The Joy Luck Club, but Dim Sum Funeral is a very underrated film that is much better than its reputation would suggest.
User Review - 8/10 by Carolyn GI liked this movie. Through the circumstance of their mom's funeral, a Chinese-American family come together for the week-long traditional Chinese funeral. There is a lot to resolve - issues about the siblings relationships, and issues regarding their mother.
User Review - 8/10 by Lee MA Touching Emotional Film which was a Truly well done film. By far a well acted film too. 9 outta 10 Stars!!!
User Review - 8/10 by Sophia SHBO is celebrating Asian heritage this month. This was a Chinese drama but took place in Seattle and the actors spoke english. Thought it was pretty good though.
User Review - 8/10 by Gregory WFamily Bonding, nice story plot... meaningful. Cherish before its too late.
User Review - 8/10 by Juan BI predicted the ending - well, at least it crossed my mind - but other than that I enjoyed this movie. Well written, with real issues and real dialogue. The characters are very distinct and the premise is good too - a mother who wants to love her children and be loved by them on last time. Good acting too. This is listed as a comedy and there are funny bits but it's really a drama. Mostly Asian-American cast too! We need more films like this and in the mainstream.
User Review - 8/10 by Nicholas Mhillarious yet touching presentation of the chinese-american family and their dillemmas. the passing of a beloved mother turned out to tighten the family ties closer. it reminded me of blue mansion's glen goei, without the murder mystery & intrigue fiesta of course. this came out first, though.

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