Dim Sum Funeral (2008): Cast
Dim Sum Funeral is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Anna Chi, starring Lisa Lu as Mrs. Xiao, Bai Ling and Talia Shire. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Anna Chi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dim Sum Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dim Sum Funeral About?
The premise of Dim Sum Funeral without spoilers.
An Irish wake, a Jewish shiva, and a Chinese ceremony—each a stark contrast the estranged Xiao siblings must face when their Chinese‑American mother dies. The lone brother and his three sisters, long at odds, are united only by their hatred for the domineering, manipulative matriarch dubbed “The Dragon Lady.”
Dim Sum Funeral Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cancer
- lesbian
- feng shui
- chinese opera
- tai chi
- lesbian daughter
- female martial artist
- traditional chinese funeral
- lesbians wanting child
- chinese funeral rites
- woman wears a string bikini
- gay relationship
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- americanization
- group
- funeral
- chinese american
- secret
- real estate agent
- actress
- mistress
- death
- sperm donor
- grief
- filming a movie
- reception
- woman with liver cancer
- burning incense
- slapped in the face
- tear on cheek
- hand written chinese letter
- last will
- burping after a meal
- hot tub
- leaving estate to charity
- teddy bear
- sperm sample
- jew
- funeral rite
- anger
- letter
- pregnancy
- temple
- masturbation
- smoking marijuana
- chanting
- marijuana
- monk
- writer
- swimming pool
- buddha
Dim Sum Funeral Cast & Characters
Lisa Lu leads the cast as Mrs. Xiao, with Bai Ling as DeeDee and Talia Shire as Viola Gruber. Directed by Anna Chi; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anna Chi
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Lisa Lu as Mrs. Xiao -
Bai Ling as DeeDee -
Talia Shire as Viola Gruber -
Kelly Hu as Cindy
Also Starring in Dim Sum Funeral
· 5 more- Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe Jane
- Russell Wong Alexander
- Julia Nickson Elizabeth
- Valerie Tian Emily
- Steph Song Meimei
More from Anna Chi
More films directed by Anna Chi: The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu, The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island and Blindness.
Dim Sum Funeral Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dim Sum Funeral.
Dim Sum Funeral Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Funérailles d'enfer” and “Funeral Chinês”.
- Also known as
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- Funérailles d'enfer
- Funeral Chinês
- El funeral de la señora Chiao
- Китайские похороны
- 点心葬礼
- Meu Último Desejo
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Movies Like Dim Sum Funeral
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart, The Funeral and Filial Son And Filial Piety.
Dim Sum Funeral FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dim Sum Funeral, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dim Sum Funeral?
Dim Sum Funeral runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Dim Sum Funeral released?
Dim Sum Funeral was released on November 1, 2008.
Who directed Dim Sum Funeral?
Dim Sum Funeral was directed by Anna Chi.
More films by Anna Chi Who is in the cast of Dim Sum Funeral?
Dim Sum Funeral stars Lisa Lu as Mrs. Xiao, Bai Ling as DeeDee and Talia Shire as Viola Gruber, among 9 credited actors.
Does Dim Sum Funeral have a post-credit scene?
No. Dim Sum Funeral has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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