2019 

Changchun, China

Lulu Wang

Comedy Drama

What’s it all about: Even when Awkwafina reels it in, her family still doesn’t want her to come to China for her cousin’s wedding because she might spill the beans that her Nai Nai is dying.

First Encounter: first viewing

Prostitute Index: nil

Death By: keeping a secret

Relics: flying to China, big family wedding

Heartthrob: Lu Hong, Han Chen

LoFi Magic: cooking with moms and aunts, happy/sadness

Makes me want to: see more by Lulu Wang (“Touch”) 

Candotti take: n/a

Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes

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