The Teacup (2024)
Overview
A teacup triggers an immigrant's memories and nostalgia. How she deals with this past affects her perspective on her childhood, her family, and her future. The Teacup is a poignant exploration of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring bonds of family, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, the seeds of redemption and reconciliation can bloom, transforming shattered dreams into rays of hope.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $40,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.083 |
Directed By
Zhi-Min Hu
TOP CAST
I ChouKey
10 years old MeiLi
Chien-Yu Su
18 years old MeiLi
Joyce Ji
40 years old MeiLi
Yu-Shan Lin
MeiLi's Father
Jia-Yuan Tu
Bus Attendant
Faye Hu-Soucy
MeiLi's Daughter
Hsiu-Sha Lee
Store owner
Sam Zhang
Chinatown Store Owner
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