Sean Wangs coming-of-age comedyDidihas suddenly filled that void.
Normally, I have to latch onto the cinematic lives of others.
However, this has grown to include more than just American media.
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He lies about his ethnicity, rejecting his full Asian identity for a half-white one.
He cuts off his friends after being rejected and excluded.
Chris and Chungsing hardly share the perfect home life.
During the summer before starting high school, 13-year-old Chris Wang navigates the complexities of adolescence in a Northern California suburb. As he experiments with skating, social media, and first crushes, he also grapples with family dynamics and the pressures of growing up as a Taiwanese American. The story explores Chris’s journey of self-discovery, filled with both humor and heartfelt moments, while highlighting the cultural and emotional challenges he faces.
The films dramatic tendencies hinge on their tumultuous relationship while exposing a common experience in the AAPI community.
Sean WangsDidiaims to subvert these tropes simply by remaining personally authentic.
It never prances into social justice conjectures and restrains from preachy overtures.
It stays true to its homegrown qualities and never strays from the beaten path.
During the summer before starting high school, 13-year-old Chris Wang navigates the complexities of adolescence in a Northern California suburb. As he experiments with skating, social media, and first crushes, he also grapples with family dynamics and the pressures of growing up as a Taiwanese American. The story explores Chris’s journey of self-discovery, filled with both humor and heartfelt moments, while highlighting the cultural and emotional challenges he faces.
