The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu
“Getting lost can be a gift.”
Synopsis
Aware that her time is running short, irascible Wu family matriarch Lily is eager to repair the strained relationship with her adult daughter Mary and help her shy 18-year-old granddaughter Emma find her voice. As her final wish, she persuades longtime friend Charlotte, Emma and Emma’s best friend Karen to spring her from her L.A. nursing home and take a wild road trip up the California coast to a special place from her past. Along the way, long-held secrets are revealed and Mary and Emma each come to understand the painful choices their mothers made in this funny and touching multi-generational story about family, forgiveness and being true to oneself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 4 DaysLos Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 17, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 21, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Chi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ella Lee, Anna Chi, Donald Martin
- Original Title
- The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Chi
Ella Lee, Anna Chi, Donald Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Chi
Director
Ella Lee
Screenplay
Anna Chi
Screenplay
Donald Martin
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What is The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu about?
Aware that her time is running short, irascible Wu family matriarch Lily is eager to repair the strained relationship with her adult daughter Mary and help her shy 18-year-old granddaughter Emma find her voice. As her final wish, she persuades longtime friend Charlotte, Emma and Emma’s best friend Karen to spring her from her L.A. nursing home and take a wild road trip up the California coast to a special place from her past. Along the way, long-held secrets are revealed and Mary and Emma each come to understand the painful choices their mothers made in this funny and touching multi-generational story about family, forgiveness and being true to oneself.
Who directed The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu?
The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu was directed by Anna Chi.
Who stars in The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu?
The principal cast of The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu includes Lisa Lu, Michelle Krusiec, Rochelle Ying, Adrian Pasdar, Eugenia Yuan.
When was The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu released and how long is it?
The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.