Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart (1985)

5.9/10 • 87 min • Comedy Drama

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.

Cast

Laureen Chew

Geraldine Tam

Victor Wong

Uncle Tam

Cora Miao

Julia

Amy Hill

Amy Tam

Joan Chen

Young M.J. Player

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