Storytelling
The storytelling of the film is kind of an overused trope about a mom not understanding her child, but the directors dive much deeper into that concept and expand on it. Not only does the mom (Evelyn) not understand her daughter Joy, but Evelyn is so consumed by all the business of life that she doesn't ever take the time to understand herself. She is living the worst version of herself that never followed any of her dreams, which is the reason why she doesn't pay attention to or get along with Joy. I like the message of the film, where in the end nothing matters so you should just do what fulfills you in life.
Cinematography

Cultural Significance
This is one of the largest films to date that features, represents, and celebrates both Asian American culture and the LGBTQ+ community. The film is from the perspective of an Asian American immigrant woman, and her daughter who is part of the LGBTQ+ community. One of the main plots of the film is the relationship between them. Evelyn is hesitent to accept that Joy has a girlfriend because that is not traditionaly accepted in their culture. Evelyn doesn't want to explain this to her father (Joy's grandfather) because she feels he won't accept it. By the end of the film Evelyn finally accepts Joy for who she is and proudly and sternly tells her father that Joy and Becky are together, not just good friends. It shows the growth that Evelyn went through and that culture and traditions can change with time.
Hi Riley, I agree that the movie is so interesting that it keeps your attention the entire time. It's a movie that once we started in class I didn't want to stop because I wanted to know what the bagel was. Further, Evelyn's character development was one that I really loved. The stereotypical Asian immigrant families and the struggles and conflicts that they are raised in. Her father’s traditional views that shape Evelyn and seeing her as unsuccessful with her business and family. But Evelyn, to become a better person and mother, changed to fully accept herself, her husband, and most importantly her daughter that was just like her.
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