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Miss Wonton

March 8, 2002 1h 27m

Originally released in 2002. Miss Wonton is a drama film. directed by Meng Ong. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Camy Ting, Ben Wang, and James C. Burns

Synopsis

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?

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 2002 23 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language English Original language

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miss Wonton about?

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 wo...

Who directed Miss Wonton?

Miss Wonton was directed by Meng Ong.

How long is Miss Wonton?

Miss Wonton has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Miss Wonton released?

Miss Wonton was released on March 8, 2002 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Miss Wonton?

The main cast of Miss Wonton includes Camy Ting, Ben Wang, James C. Burns, Chyna Ng, Sakura Ting.