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Red Doors (2005)

Red Doors (2005)
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The retired patriarch of a New York-based Chinese-American family finds that escaping the insanity of his decidedly dysfunctional clan is more difficult than he anticipated in a thoughtful family drama from writer/director Georgia Lee. There was a time when the Wong's were happy, but time has a strange way of transforming relationships and now all that Ed Wong (Tzi Ma) can see in his family is frustration and rebellion. Though he longs to flee to the calming confines of an upstate Buddhist monastery, Ed is about to find out just how the actions of his three mischievous daughters can throw his outwardly perfect plan for the future into question. As his well-heeled oldest daughter Samantha (Jacqueline Kim) reevaluates her love life and professional career while preparing for an upcoming wedding, middle daughter Julie (Elaine Kao) strives to improve the failing social life that has taken a back seat to her demanding schedule as a medical student, and youngest daughter Katie (Kathy Shao-lin Lee) enters into an increasingly dangerous prank war with longtime neighbor and determined nemesis Simon. Though a look back at the family's old home movies offer Ed a nostalgic glimpse into a happier time when the Wong's were actually able to communicate their feelings to one and other, the dejected father soon discovers that the stories and images from the past may provide new hope for the future as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Jacqueline Kim, Elaine Kao, (more)
Director(s):
Georgia Lee
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Red Doors

The retired patriarch of a New York-based Chinese-American family finds that escaping the insanity of his decidedly dysfunctional clan is more difficult than he anticipated in a thoughtful family drama from writer/director Georgia Lee. There was a time when the Wong's were happy, but time has a strange way of transforming relationships and now all that Ed Wong (Tzi Ma) can see in his family is frustration and rebellion. Though he longs to flee to the calming confines of an upstate Buddhist monastery, Ed is about to find out just how the actions of his three mischievous daughters can throw his outwardly perfect plan for the future into question. As his well-heeled oldest daughter Samantha (Jacqueline Kim) reevaluates her love life and professional career while preparing for an upcoming wedding, middle daughter Julie (Elaine Kao) strives to improve the failing social life that has taken a back seat to her demanding schedule as a medical student, and youngest daughter Katie (Kathy Shao-lin Lee) enters into an increasingly dangerous prank war with longtime neighbor and determined nemesis Simon. Though a look back at the family's old home movies offer Ed a nostalgic glimpse into a happier time when the Wong's were actually able to communicate their feelings to one and other, the dejected father soon discovers that the stories and images from the past may provide new hope for the future as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Georgia Lee
Writer(s):
Georgia Lee
Producer(s):
Georgia Lee, Jane Chen, Mia Riverton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Adult Language)
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Augie G.

    When you first begin your dvd you get commercials for films, that personally I did not find all that attractive, so I was getting a little bit worried about the feature. I was pleasently surprised by this film. Simplicity is the key here. There is no doubt that the plotlines are connect the dot and before the end of the film you'll have 80% of the film figured out but the joy is the execution of the film and how you go from point A to Point B. You have a father who is sinking into a rut in his life. You have his daughters; one who is engaged to be married but meets up with an old flame, one who is having trouble finding the right guy, and one who is playing a juvenile cat and mouse game with a neighborhood boy. The film is so simple and transperant but if you have a sense of humor and a curosity to see things develop then your going to enjoy this one. On a side note I swear that this film has some stock footage in some parts that probably came from lesser films. Give it a try.

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    Violet V.

    I waited for this movie for a couple of weeks. The long wait and anticipation gave me so much hope that this might be another Saving Face. This movie was bad. The movie was nothing but low points and drags and drags. The lesbian story line was WEAK! It was so bad I had to write a review and I never write reviews. Boo!

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    Carm G.

    Don't go into this film expecting a lot of action. It's an ultimately feel-good look at a Chinese American family whose three daughters are decidedly different, yet still connected to cultural and social customs. I found the father sad and sympathetic, a man bewildered by the tempo of his family, his forced retirement, his depression and loss of hearing. You understand his loneliness and his personal journey. I found it heartwarming and charming.

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