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Miss Wonton

2001, Movie, NR, 87 mins

Miss Wonton: Review

Malaysian-born filmmaker Meng Ong's promising debut is a warm and well-told tale of one recent Chinese immigrant's experiences in New York City. Ah Na (endearing newcomer Amy Ting) arrives in Chinatown after a close brush with death drives her from her provincial Chinese village. She's given a job at Buddha's Happiness, a tiny storefront takeout place operated by stern Mrs. Sum (Sakura Teng, Ting's real-life mother). Mrs. Sum also offers Ah Na a cot in the crowded rooms upsta... read more leave a comment