Synopsis & Story Arc
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Mr. Chu is an elderly widower who teaches tai chi chuan in Beijing. He moves to America to live with his son's family, but finds the cultural adjustment difficult. Since his daughter-in-law is a white woman who does not speak Chinese, Mr. Chu's son, Alex, must mediate.
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Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Lung Sihung
Lung Sihung
as Mr. Chu
Wang Bozhao
Wang Bozhao
as Alex Chu
Deb Snyder
Deb Snyder
as Martha Chu
Wang Lai
Wang Lai
as Mrs. Chen
Fanny De Luz
Fanny De Luz
as Linda
Haan Lee
Haan Lee
as Jeremy Chu
Wang Hung-Chang
Wang Hung-Chang
as Boss Huang
Jeanne Kuo Chang
Jeanne Kuo Chang
as New Cooking TeacherJames Lou
James Lou
as Mr. Chao
Lester Chan Chit-Man
Lester Chan Chit-Man
as Chef TsienYin Liang
Yin Liang
as Chef ChangEmily Yi-Ming Liu
Emily Yi-Ming Liu
as Chen Yi-ChienCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 105 min |
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