Parallel

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Parallel

2022

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Overview

A young British Chinese woman goes for dim sum with her family. Unable to speak the same language as much of her family, she both participates in, and observes, the action.

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Leslie Ching

Father

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Millie Chu

Lucy

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Phinny Ding

Cousin

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Chi-Keung Doa

Waiter

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Marcie Wong Hill

Sister

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Linda Law

Restaurant Owner

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Simon Lee

Uncle

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Loi Kiu Wong

Maa Maa

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Steve Yeung

Barman

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Maggie Yung

Aunt

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