Double Happiness (1994)
You've got one life to live. What's it gonna be?
Jade Li is a feisty, 20-something Chinese Canadian, trying to achieve that happy medium between giving in to her parent's wishes and fulfilling her own needs and desires - double happiness. Naturally, something's got to give and when love beckons in the shape of Mark, a white university student, the facade of the perfect Chinese daughter begins to slip.
Director: Mina Shum
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: September 7, 1994
Cast
- Sandra Oh - Jade Li
- Stephen Chang - Dad Li
- Alannah Ong - Mom Li
- Frances You - Pearl Li
- Donald Fong - Ah Hong
- Callum Keith Rennie - Mark
- Claudette Carracedo - Lisa
- Gene Kiniski - Man at Bus Stop
- Greg Chan - Uncle Bing
- Mimi Mok - Mrs. Mar
Screenplay
Cinematography: Peter Wunstorf
Editing: Alison Grace
Production: Téléfilm Canada, Fine Line Features, ONF | NFB, New Views Films
Country: Canada
Language: 广州话 / 廣州話, English
Box Office: $759,393
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Touching Family Stories, Online Dating Misadventures, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal
Keywords
daughter, immigrant, parent child relationship, culture clash, interracial romance, dating, family, audition, generation gap, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Double Happiness about?
- Jade Li is a feisty, 20-something Chinese Canadian, trying to achieve that happy medium between giving in to her parent's wishes and fulfilling her own needs and desires - double happiness. Naturally, something's got to give and when love beckons in the shape of Mark, a white university student, the facade of the perfect Chinese daughter begins to slip.
- Who directed Double Happiness?
- Double Happiness was directed by Mina Shum.
- Who stars in Double Happiness?
- Double Happiness stars Sandra Oh, Stephen Chang, Alannah Ong, Frances You, Donald Fong, Callum Keith Rennie.
- How long is Double Happiness?
- Double Happiness has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Double Happiness?
- Double Happiness is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- How much did Double Happiness gross?
- Double Happiness grossed $759,393 worldwide.
- Where was Double Happiness produced?
- Double Happiness was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of Double Happiness?
- The themes of Double Happiness include: Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Touching Family Stories, Online Dating Misadventures, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal.