Eat a Bowl of Tea

"A taste of life in America."

Jan 10 1990 PG-13 1h 42m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

An American-Chinese man brings over his wife from China to America, but the challenges of making a living and adjusting to a new life, plus the attentions of a gambler threaten their marriage.

Plot

A study in culture bridging, including ... a new US-born husband, trying to work within the traditional ways, a new China-born wife, eager to join the "dream" of America, two family-minded fathers, lots of gender-related social bifurcations.

Written by

Louis Chu, Judith Rascoe

Directed by

Wayne Wang

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

American Playhouse

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
868
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA