Miss Wonton

2002Movie1 h 27 min

44
WeakGoodWatch score

A drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Miss Wonton begins with the arrival of a young Chinese immigrant, Ah Na (Amy Ting), to her new place of work, the Buddha's Happiness in New York. At Buddha's Happiness, she meets other immigrant workers and hears their idiosyncratic dreams of the future. She decides she will do better for herself, and is determined to achieve the American Dream. One day while making a delivery, she stumbles upon an underground world of immigrant women in Grand Central station. This world is called the "Golden Palace". She finds a new friend in Lily - her alter ego. She also meets an American man named, Jack and falls for him. As Ah Na grapples onto the hope of a brighter future, the ghosts of her past soon catch up with her. Will Ah Na achieve her sense of place in the real world or will she be forever lost in the uncertainty of the past?

Feels like

  • Immigrant Experience
  • American Dream
  • New York City
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Cultural Identity
  • Independent Film
  • Social Commentary

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Meng Ong
Written by
Meng Ong
Produced by
Hisami Kuroiwa
Music by
Evan Evans

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Facts

March 8, 2002 · 1 h 27 min · Drama

Released
March 8, 2002
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
cn, Chinese
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream Miss Wonton?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Miss Wonton from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is Miss Wonton worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Miss Wonton good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.