| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 139 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound; widescreen; NTSC. |
| Language |
In English and Chinese with English subtitles; closed captioned. |
| Cast |
Tsai Chin, Kieu Chinh, Lisa Lu, France Nuyen, Rosalind Chao, Lauren Tom, Tamlyn Tomita, Ming-Na Wen, Michael Paul Chan, Andrew McCarthy, Christopher Rich, Russell Wong, Vivian Wu. |
| Credits |
Music, Rachel Portman ; director of photography, Amir Mokri ; executive producers, Oliver Stone, Janet Yang ; screenplay, Amy Tan, Ronald Bass ; producers, Wayne Wang, Amy Tan, Ronald Bass, Patrick Markey ; director, Wayne Wang. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Amy Tan. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1993. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Summary |
Follows the story of four lifelong friends, whose lives are filled with joy and heartbreak, and shows how their experiences have affected the hopes and dreams they hold for each of their children. |
| Subject |
Chinese American women -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Mothers and daughters -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Mothers and daughters -- China -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Drama. |
| Added Author |
Wang, Wayne, 1949-
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Tsai Chin, 1936-
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Kîèu Chinh, 1939-
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Lu, Lisa.
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Nuyen, France, 1939-
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Chao, Rosalind.
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Tom, Lauren.
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Tomita, Tamlyn.
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Ming-Na, 1963-
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Stone, Oliver.
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Tan, Amy.
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Hollywood Pictures.
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Hollywood Pictures Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
078883603X |
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9780788836039 |
| Standard No. |
786936182583 |
| Music No. |
26279 Hollywood Pictures |
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