Top 7 Asian American Films

Khuraijam Roger Singh
Sep 18, 2024

The Farewell (2019)

Directed by Lulu Wang, the story follows a Chinese-American woman who travels to China for a family gathering under the guise of a wedding, while secretly preparing to say goodbye to her terminally ill grandmother.

Minari (2020)

A film by Lee Isaac Chung, Minari tells the story of a Korean-American family starting a farm in 1980s Arkansas, where the father, Jacob, believes the soil is fertile and hopes to grow Korean produce to sell to vendors in Dallas.

Tigertail (2020)

Alan Yang’s film, a poignant drama spans decades as it explores the immigrant experience of a Taiwanese man who reflects on his life, his choices, and the emotional distance between himself and his American-born daughter.

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

A groundbreaking romantic comedy, directed by Jon M. Chu, it follows a Chinese-American professor, Rachel, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick, and is shocked to discover that Nick's family is one of the richest families in Singapore.

Saving Face (2004)

A romantic comedy-drama that centers on a young Chinese-American surgeon who struggles with her lesbian identity while balancing family traditions and her mother's expectations.

Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)

Directed by Justin Lin, a crime drama follows a group of overachieving Asian-American high school students who engage in illegal activities, eventually leading to violent consequences.

The Joy Luck Club (1993)

An American drama film, based on Amy Tan's novel, the film interweaves the lives of four Chinese-American women and their complex relationships with their immigrant mothers.

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