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Drama exploring the relationships between four Chinese women and their American-born daughters. An adaptation of Amy Tan's powerful novel, starring Diane Baker and Kieu Chinh. Show more

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Mrs Jordan:
Diane Baker
Rose Hsu Jordan:
Rosalind Chao
Lena St. Clair:
Lauren Tom
Lindo Jong:
Tsai Chin
Old Chong the Piano Teacher:
Victor Wong
Producer:
Ronald Bass
Writer:
Amy Tan

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Bittersweet drama set in San Francisco, based on the bestselling novel by Amy Tan , that charts the trials and tribulations of four Chinese women and their
American-born daughters. Review page 47.
Director Wayne Wang (1993.15)

Contributors

Novel By:
Amy Tan
Director:
Wayne Wang

3/9. The Post. Laranjinha and Acerola are recruited by the local drug barons to deliver mail - but there are conseguences if any letters don't reach their destination.
3.35 4/9. Uolace andJoao Victor. Laranjinha is left home on his own, while a wealthier child goes about his daily life. In Portugese with English subtitles. First shown on BBC4

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Unknown:
Joao Victor.

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