Movie Description
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
(1985)Overview
San Francisco's Richmond District. A widow welcomes the Chinese New Year. 62 years old, she wants to make a trip to China to pay last respects to her ancestors. A fortune teller has told her this is the year she'll die, and a daughter, Geraldine, remains unmarried. Geraldine's boyfriend lives in Los Angeles and she's not sure she's ready for marriage, nor does she want to leave her mother alone in her declining years. Mrs. Tan's cheerful brother-in-law, Uncle Tam, tries to help out.
Featured Crew
- Director : Wayne Wang
- Producer : Wayne Wang,Tom Sternberg,Danny Yung
- Writer : Terrel Seltzer
- Editor : Ralph Wikke
- Cast : Laureen Chew,Kim Chew,Victor Wong,Ida F.O. Chung,Cora Miao,John Nishio,Amy Hill,Keith Choy,Joan Chen,Mary Chew,Nora Lee,Rita Yee,George Woo,Elsa Cruz Pearson,Helen Chew,Jarrett Chew
Cast
Geraldine Tam
Mrs. Tam
Uncle Tam
Auntie Mary
Julia
Richard
Amy Tam
Kevin Tam
Young M.J. Player
Old m.j. player
Old m.j. player
Young m.j. player
Bar patron
Eliza
Linda Tam
Baby Tam
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Facts
Original TitleDim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
Status Released
Release Information
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1985-08-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 27m
Production CompaniesProject A Partnership,American Playhouse
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
