Eat a Bowl of Tea (1989) Eat a Bowl of Tea

Eat a Bowl of Tea ★★★ 1989 (PG-13) Endearing light drama-comedy concerning a multi-generational Chinese family. They must learn to deal with the problems of life in America and in particular, marriage, when Chinese women are finally allowed to immigrate with their husbands to the United States following WWII. Adaptation of Louis Chu's story, directed by the man who brought us "Dim Sum." A PBS "American Playhouse" presentation. 102m/C VHS. Cora Miao, Russell Wong, Lau Siu Ming, Eric Tsiang Chi Wai, Victor Wong, Jessica Harper, Lee Sau Kee; Director: Wayne Wang; Writer: Judith Rascoe; Writer: Amir M. Mokri; Cameo: Mark Adler.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1989
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 102
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Eric Tsiang Chi Wai
Actor Lee Sau Kee
Actor Jessica Harper
Actor Victor Wong
Actor Russell Wong
Actor Cora Miao
Actor Lau Siu Ming
Cameo Mark Adler
Cinematographer Amir M. Mokri
Director Wayne Wang
Writer Judith Rascoe