The 1994 film, featuring national treasure Sandra Oh in her first film role, is an under-seen gem of Canadian cinema worth seeking out.
falls into this category. Despite starring national treasure Sandra Oh in her first film role and winning an honourable mention for Best Canadian Feature Film at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival, it's still greatly underappreciated. It is an absolute 90s banger that should be talked about more — an endearing and funny film that oozes charm while embodying the essence of the decade.
The film follows twenty-something aspiring actor Jade Li as she attempts to carve out her own identity while trying not to disappoint her traditional Chinese parents in the process. There is the constant threat of her father disowning her, which we learn is what happened to her brother, Winston. This fear hangs over not only Jade but her younger sister Pearl and their mother, too.
is a breath of fresh air in its representation of a young Chinese Canadian woman struggling to find herself as she is stuck between two worlds: the old-fashioned values of her parents and the independent life she actually wants. This generational friction at the heart of the film provides the emotional stakes that remain relatable almost 30 years later. Thankfully we have movies like this to make us feel better about not having it all figured out just yet.also marks the first collaboration between Shum and Oh, who later worked together on the equally excellent. They are a match made in creative partnership heaven. Both early in their careers, there is a palpable excitement to the film.
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