Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
Synopsis
An African American couple (Winfield and Alice) adopt two orphans from a Vietnamese refugee camp. After 22 years, the children are reunited with their birth mother, bringing deeply submerged resentments and misconceptions to the surface, and forcing the characters to reexamine their identity and relationships in both comical and poignant situations.
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Chi Muoi Lo - Catfish in Black Bean Sauce Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chi Muoi Lo
- Screenplay & Story
- Chi Muoi Lo
- Original Title
- Catfish in Black Bean Sauce
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Black Hawk Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chi Muoi Lo
Chi Muoi Lo
Chi Muoi Lo
Department Leadership Roster
Chi Muoi Lo
Director
Chi Muoi Lo
Producer
Chi Muoi Lo
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Catfish in Black Bean Sauce about?
An African American couple (Winfield and Alice) adopt two orphans from a Vietnamese refugee camp. After 22 years, the children are reunited with their birth mother, bringing deeply submerged resentments and misconceptions to the surface, and forcing the characters to reexamine their identity and relationships in both comical and poignant situations.
Who directed Catfish in Black Bean Sauce?
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce was directed by Chi Muoi Lo.
Who stars in Catfish in Black Bean Sauce?
The principal cast of Catfish in Black Bean Sauce includes Paul Winfield, Mary Alice, Sanaa Lathan, Chi Muoi Lo, Lauren Tom.
When was Catfish in Black Bean Sauce released and how long is it?
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Catfish in Black Bean Sauce?
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).