Dim Sum: A Little Bit Of Heart/ bd [US-Version, Regio 1/ A] Criterion Collection
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Blu-Ray Criterion Collection Release date: 15/Aug/2023
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Product No.:
2100896833
Original language:
English (ENG)
Subtitle:
English (ENG)
Description:
Acclaimed independent filmmaker Wayne Wang ("Chan Is Missing") wrote and directed this comedy/drama about the ups and downs of a Chinese-American family living in San Francisco. The film focuses on a middle-aged widow (Kim Chew) who, believing she will die within the year, tries to find a husband for her thirtysomething daughter (Laureen Chew). Victor Wong star, Ida F.O. Chung, Cora Miao also star. 84 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Uncompressed PCM mono, Cantonese Uncompressed PCM mono; Subtitles: English (SDH); interviews; essay.
"Dim Sum: A Little Bit Of Heart" on Blu-Ray from the prestigious Criterion Collection is a tender, quietly humorous portrait of a Chinese-American family in San Francisco, directed by acclaimed independent filmmaker Wayne Wang. The film gently explores themes of tradition, generational change, and the emotional ties between a widowed mother and her American-born daughter as they navigate questions of marriage, independence, and cultural identity. With its unhurried pacing, naturalistic performances and affectionate attention to everyday rituals--family meals, neighborhood encounters, small misunderstandings--it captures the bittersweet tension between honoring one's roots and forging one's own path.
This Blu-Ray edition by Criterion Collection is designed for cinephiles who value both film history and high-quality presentation. Criterion is renowned for meticulous restorations, carefully supervised transfers, and thoughtful curation that highlights important works of world and independent cinema. Their releases frequently include restored image and sound, as well as contextual supplements such as interviews, essays, or archival materials that help viewers appreciate the film's artistic and cultural significance. While specific bonus features for this edition are not detailed here, the Criterion label itself is a strong indication of a respectful and technically refined treatment.
"Dim Sum: A Little Bit Of Heart" is closely associated with director Wayne Wang, one of the key voices in Asian-American cinema. Wang gained wide critical recognition for films such as "Chan Is Missing" and later reached international audiences with "The Joy Luck Club," a milestone in the representation of Chinese-American stories in mainstream film. His career spans independent and studio projects, marked by a sensitive eye for character, atmosphere, and the nuances of cross-cultural experience. The cast and other notable collaborators on "Dim Sum: A Little Bit Of Heart" are celebrated for their authentic, understated work within the film, which has contributed to its status as a quietly influential piece of American independent cinema. This Criterion Blu-Ray offers an ideal opportunity to rediscover or experience for the first time a warm, reflective family story that speaks to questions of belonging, memory, and the "little bit of heart" that connects generations.
Actors:
Laureen Chew, Kim Chew, Victor Wong, Ida F.O. Chung, Cora Miao, Amy Hill, Keith Choy, Joan Chen, George Woo
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