The Jade Pendant
“Love and loss in America”
Synopsis
Fleeing an arranged marriage in China, the independent Peony signs a contract to work as a “flower girl” in America, where she meets Tom, an American Born Chinese cook whose father works on the Transcontinental Railroad. Thwarted by a Hong Kong Triad boss seeking to extend his power into America, theirs is the tale of the first great Chinese immigration to the United States – a story of romance, bigotry, passion, food and a search for everlasting love – set against the largest mass lynching in American history, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, in 1871.
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Official Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-21
Top Cast
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Godfrey Gao
Tom
Clara Lee
Peony
Tzi Ma
Yu Hing
Mark Boone Junior
Captain Wynne
Russell Wong
Mr. Wong
Tsai Chin
Madame Pong
Chen Tang
Joe Lee
Nina Wu
Lily
Sue Wong
Po Ping
Brian Yang
Sam Yuen
Perry Yung
Bai Qiang
Matthew Ziff
Officer Matt
Jamie Harris
Robert Thompson
Raymond Ma
Dr. Tong
Christine Ko
May
Cici Lau
Grandma
Edward Zo
Mei Song
Soo Yeon Lee
Rose
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leong Po-Chih
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott M. Rosenfelt, L.P. Leung, David Assael
- Original Score
- Anne Kathrin Dern
- Original Title
- The Jade Pendant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Lotus Entertainment, Crimson Forest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leong Po-Chih
Scott M. Rosenfelt, L.P. Leung, David Assael
Anne Kathrin Dern
Jonathan West
Department Leadership Roster
Leong Po-Chih
Director
Scott M. Rosenfelt
Writer
L.P. Leung
Writer
David Assael
Writer
Anne Kathrin Dern
Original Music Composer
Jonathan West
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jade Pendant
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What is The Jade Pendant about?
Fleeing an arranged marriage in China, the independent Peony signs a contract to work as a “flower girl” in America, where she meets Tom, an American Born Chinese cook whose father works on the Transcontinental Railroad. Thwarted by a Hong Kong Triad boss seeking to extend his power into America, theirs is the tale of the first great Chinese immigration to the United States – a story of romance, bigotry, passion, food and a search for everlasting love – set against the largest mass lynching in American history, in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, in 1871.
Who directed The Jade Pendant?
The Jade Pendant was directed by Leong Po-Chih.
Who stars in The Jade Pendant?
The principal cast of The Jade Pendant includes Godfrey Gao, Clara Lee, Tzi Ma, Mark Boone Junior, Russell Wong.
When was The Jade Pendant released and how long is it?
The Jade Pendant was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jade Pendant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jade Pendant was composed by Anne Kathrin Dern.