Miss Wonton
Synopsis
Miss Wonton begins with the arrival of a young Chinese immigrant, Ah Na (Amy Ting), to her new place of work, the Buddha's Happiness in New York. At Buddha's Happiness, she meets other immigrant workers and hears their idiosyncratic dreams of the future. She decides she will do better for herself, and is determined to achieve the American Dream. One day while making a delivery, she stumbles upon an underground world of immigrant women in Grand Central station. This world is called the "Golden Palace". She finds a new friend in Lily - her alter ego. She also meets an American man named, Jack and falls for him. As Ah Na grapples onto the hope of a brighter future, the ghosts of her past soon catch up with her. Will Ah Na achieve her sense of place in the real world or will she be forever lost in the uncertainty of the past?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meng Ong
- Screenplay & Story
- Meng Ong
- Original Score
- Evan Evans
- Original Title
- Miss Wonton
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meng Ong
Meng Ong
Evan Evans
Meng Ong
Hisami Kuroiwa
Department Leadership Roster
Meng Ong
Director
Meng Ong
Writer
Hisami Kuroiwa
Producer
Meng Ong
Editor
Charlotte Bourke
Production Design
Evan Evans
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Miss Wonton.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miss Wonton
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Miss Wonton about?
Miss Wonton begins with the arrival of a young Chinese immigrant, Ah Na (Amy Ting), to her new place of work, the Buddha's Happiness in New York. At Buddha's Happiness, she meets other immigrant workers and hears their idiosyncratic dreams of the future. She decides she will do better for herself, and is determined to achieve the American Dream. One day while making a delivery, she stumbles upon an underground world of immigrant women in Grand Central station. This world is called the "Golden Palace". She finds a new friend in Lily - her alter ego. She also meets an American man named, Jack and falls for him. As Ah Na grapples onto the hope of a brighter future, the ghosts of her past soon catch up with her. Will Ah Na achieve her sense of place in the real world or will she be forever lost in the uncertainty of the past?
Who directed Miss Wonton?
Miss Wonton was directed by Meng Ong.
Who stars in Miss Wonton?
The principal cast of Miss Wonton includes Amy Ting, Ben Wang, James C. Burns, Chyna Ng, Sakura Ting.
When was Miss Wonton released and how long is it?
Miss Wonton was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Miss Wonton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miss Wonton was composed by Evan Evans.