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Discover Year of the Rat, an award-winning short film starring Lee Chen from Disney+'s "American Born Chinese." An uplifting Asian American story exploring family and connection in the digital age, Year of the Rat is a hilarious, heartwarming, and genuinely moving movie that will have you laugh out loud, shed a tear, and maybe... Even call your mom.
"Yearning for companionship but failing to connect with her American born daughter, a lonely middle-aged Chinese American immigrant turns to the unlikely world... Of online dating."
A festival favorite, Year of the Rat premiered to audiences at the 2022 Hawai’i International Film Festival, went on the Chinese American Film Festival where it received a Golden Angel Award, and played at DisOrient 2023 as well as the 2023 Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Festival.
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Thanks for taking the time to check out our film. It was independently made by a group of dedicated AAPI filmmakers passionate about telling stories from a place of openness and humor. In a landscape overflowing with choices, it means a lot that you're giving our film a chance.
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Year of the Rat
Starring: Lee Chen (Good Trouble, American Born Chinese)
Written and Directed by: Ricky Qi (www.rickyqi.com)
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Contact: Rickyqi@gmail.com
Trailer: • Official Trailer | Yea...

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@anaideitak6178 Год назад

I see myself in this very melancholic film. How many single mothers and fathers are out there, trying to raise kids and forgot about ourselves, just to find us eating dinner alone, once the kids are out of the house. I pretty sure there are a lot of people identified with this. Just beautiful film 🎥

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for sharing Anaid. I feel that so much of the loneliness we feel in our current society is structural. In spite of it, I believe if there is an awareness and willingness, a pathway will always be open for us to connect with our children/parents.

@anaideitak6178 11 месяцев назад

@@jigmedadul6440 welcome to the club

@shelbynamels7948 10 месяцев назад

Better than failing to launch. Happiest day of my life when I had the house to myself again.

@crsantin 10 месяцев назад

I think it’s very common.

@vkrgfan 10 месяцев назад

We lost the sense of community that's the real problem, nobody needs anybody anymore and you almost have to book an appointment to see your friend.

@cadencellchen7915 7 месяцев назад

The mum is a terrific actress. I saw so much of the women I know in her expressions and gesture

@qiricky 7 месяцев назад

Lee Chen is amazing! We now affectionately call her “everybody’s mom” now!

@sg639 10 месяцев назад

This was rough, and I mean that as a positive remark. I sympathized deeply with the character of the mother. Her personal sacrifices were limitless, AND she lost her degree/professional standing. But she still had the strength/resiliency to be open to a new opportunity. So admirable.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Really glad it resonated with you.

@qmkuhns400 10 месяцев назад

My mom, originally from Taipei, died last year, and this sweet film made me miss her in the best way. Thank you for all the effort you put into making it!

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. ❤️

@fauzianalwoga1002 13 дней назад

Same😢

@catrianahernandez2054 Год назад

This was suggested to me by RU-vid, I thought it was a trailer and then saw it was 26 minutes but I couldnt stop watching, very well done.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Catriana, that's a big compliment! Hope you enjoyed the film.

@alo33 10 месяцев назад

This story resonates with me so much because it's the exact same story with my aunt and her daughter. My aunt, along with her husband, son, and daughter, emigrated from Hong Kong to the US in the 70s and shortly after they arrived, my uncle passed away, leaving her to fend for herself and two kids on her own. She's a tough cookie, worked very hard and managed to send her two kids to college. Her daughter ended up becoming a brilliant doctor but very sadly, she fell ill and died just right before she turned 50, just about a year ago. We miss her everyday. From the side lines, I could see that my aunt and my cousin had their differences, very much like the mother and daughter in this great little film. I only wish they had a chance to make up before my cousin was gone too soon. So to all daughters out there - call your mom and when she offers you dumplings - take them and appreciate them!

@521venus 10 месяцев назад

I absolutely understand that but not all mothers are that great in reality 😢

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing about your family!

@conniepun6659 10 месяцев назад

My Chinese mom and grandma, aunts & aunties all have warm like this woman in the film. They would just starve as long as their kids are fed. 😢.

@araceli9753 9 месяцев назад

@@521venusNeither are all daughters, sorry to say.

@521venus 9 месяцев назад

@@conniepun6659 I don’t think all people would believe that but my mother did starve me

@jiamingju2471 Год назад

The language/cultural difference between immigrant parents and kids is enormous, but this gap will minimize as long as we are willing to learn from each other. Thanks for a great film.

@qiricky Год назад

As long as there’s a willingness, there will always be a way to connect. Thanks for watching!

@nomada6789 Год назад

@@qiricky Well, I taught my son my main language, why because it is important to me to communicate with him in my own language,( now he is an adult and he is the only bilingual in his job)♥️ your children are whatever you want them to be 🤷‍♀️ my son told me at the age of 3 that he didn’t want to learn Spanish, all I said was, your grandparents are too old too old to learn English, and you have time to learn Spanish and many other things to be better. 🌸 And he did 🙏♥️

@shelbynamels7948 10 месяцев назад

@@nomada6789 Good thing then that you know how to speak English. That way at least you will be able to communicate with your English-only grandchildren.

@Criminelsoyeux 10 месяцев назад

« As long as we are learning from each other » thats a good point. However im afraid in traditional type of families with vertical hierarchy, the adults actually dont wanna learn from their descendants

@bendemare5270 10 месяцев назад

the children can learn too

@heejaejae 10 месяцев назад

I thought I'll just watch it for a few minutes, but couldn't stop. Laughed and in tears until it ended, as an immigrant mom myself. Thanks for making such a good movie.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! It’s comments like yours that make my day!

@rominalaudiaz8444 Год назад

"I'm just an empty vessel" wow 🥺 Amazing what single parents sacrifice for their kids!

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoyed the film!

@rgb5811 9 месяцев назад

The film is so realistic and the story is true! The mother prioritized hard work to raise the children over some of her needs, the children too are all in study and work - the best way to live that they learned. They are lonely too, isolated from the mother by their responsibilities. The film conveys loneliness very well!

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

It’s a modern problem that needs modern solutions. Thank you for watching!

@lucyk2371 Год назад

That's so sad. She put herself out there and he took advantage of her. That had to be devastating. I'm glad she had her family to help her. Great short story. I was really emotionally invested. The actors made it seem like we were looking through the lens into someone's real life.

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks for sharing Lucy. When we finally work up the courage and allow ourselves to open up, we also let in opportunities to get hurt. I think it's important that when we do get hurt, to process our traumas with those with whom we trust, and to continue to put ourselves out there. Because you never know... Life is full of beautiful surprises!

@lucyk2371 Год назад

@@qiricky So true! You always take a risk when you put yourself out there, but we must never stop. When it works out, it's the best thing in the world.

@user-gk7fo5gi3c Год назад

Beautiful - had me in tears near the end. Sometimes we forget the sacrifices our immigrant parents make for our happiness and the unconditional love they show us. Thank you for reminding us of that.

@qiricky Год назад

It’s easy for both sides to forget the sacrifices we make for each other, but as long as we’re willing, there will always be a chance to understand each other better. Thanks for watching!

@MikeWildfrog Год назад

@@qiricky Both sides ? What sacrifices do the children make ? Not to turn up on thanksgiving /Christmas, then stay for 5 minutes the Next day only to leave because because they're having an adult tantrum. And it's not "Immigrant" parents, it's parents in general.

@MikeWildfrog Год назад

Our "parents" no immigration needed for this comment.

@qiricky Год назад

@@MikeWildfrog whether immigrants or not, all children strive to please and accommodate their parents to one degree or another. Sometimes that can come from a healthy place, and sometimes it comes from a place of anxiety and loss due to a need to be connected with parents who don’t know how to connect with their kids because of their own unaddressed traumas. I understand how you feel, I’ve been that person you described. But I do think that every relationship is built upon mutual sacrifice. Like the saying goes, “it takes two hands to clap.”

@GFINHK Год назад

@@qiricky But it takes one to slap

@der_tod_und_das_madchen4727 10 месяцев назад

This is really sweet and touching. Although their stories are different, this movie made me think about my grandmother. She was not an immigrant, but she became a widow when she was quite young, while raising 4 girls all alone. She was born in the South of Italy and never went to school: it was considered a luxury for female children. She started working in the fields at 6 and then married when she was barely 18. She had 4 girls (which was seen as a misfortune at the time) and worked as hard as a mule in order to be sure that her children had everything they need and her husband was not drained, since he was poor health. When her husband passed away, leaving her and the girls in poverty, she became a cleaner in an asylum, while continuing to work in her family fields. In the end, my mum and one of her sister managed to got a university degree and then established in the North of the country. She is still in pain because of all the physical fatigue she had to endure during her life and some days she can't even walk. I don't know if she has ever looked for another significant other, but she is still devoted to the memory of my grandfather. I hope to become as strong as her, both for me and my future family. P.S. I'm sorry for my poor English, is not my native language.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing about your grandmother. 💕

@readyforknowing3009 10 месяцев назад

Your English is perfect 🙌. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story 🙏

@bendemare5270 10 месяцев назад

damn patriarchy is a joke... I'm sorry she couldn't go to school, and that her daughter weren't perceived as the gift they are

@shespeakssoftly 10 месяцев назад

Thinking of your grandmother. May she have relief from pain. I’m so glad you value her. I’m sure she would be so touched to know her story matters so much to her family.

@Peeweesachi2023 9 месяцев назад

What you wrote was so lovely know it shall touch many hearts….I’m Greek and my grandmother suffered much the same…..bearing eleven children…..forced sadly to marry her first when she was sixteen he thirty. Women bore so much in those times….she was and still remains my hero of what a real woman is and was. Her life was so hard and yet she bore it as her journey and daily even after her husband had passes he was so much older then her in her daily prayers she still prayed for him, never said a bad word……she was very religious and her faith gave her the will to live a long life. I miss her to this day and I was so close to her…..I visited her often she was such a roll model for me. I bless your memory of your story it really touched my heart!

@kemillegreene9743 Год назад

When the mom sat at the table with all the food. In my mind I was saying “oooh! Someone’s going to be in trouble “ when my mom cooks, especially from scratch she expects me to be at the table when it’s hot! When she yelled and and then got to the ziplock bag I was thinking that the daughter better accept the food.

@qiricky Год назад

Oh yeah, haha. I have gotten into some pretty hot water for not accepting food. Thanks for watching Kemille!

@qiricky Год назад

UPDATE 08/17/23: Over 220,000 of you have seen Year of the Rat, which is to say if this film were screened at a traditional cinema, you could have filled over 730 packed movie theaters. Never in my wildest dreams have I imagined that my humble little film would be seen this way. When I was making it, I had severe doubts as to whether or not anyone would resonate with this story... But I now see and hear you loud and clear, and I'm overwhelmed by the support you have shown. If you'd like to further your support, please think about "buying me a coffee," or rather, a retrograde movie ticket, so that you can directly support the making of more films such Year of the Rat. www.buymeacoffee.com/rickyqi A long time ago, a friend told me that anything made in our world today requires three things: a good idea, good execution, and money. That's why every dollar donated to creators is a vote for more thoughtful, meaningful stories such as this. They go towards buying time for us, so we can focus on attuning our antennae to stories worth telling, and bring them to you. Once again, thank you for your support!

@sunflwr729 Год назад

As an immigrant mom with a daughter like the one on this film, I could totally relate to this empty nester mom and her relationship to her daughter. Well done!!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you! I’m Im glad you liked it!

@shelbynamels7948 10 месяцев назад

So do you also greet your daughter at your door with accusations and recriminations?? Do you sit at home watching soaps in your native language, or do you go out and engage with others around you??

@BlameAkon 9 месяцев назад

@shelbynamels7948 Lol I saw another comment you made and I'm wondering what is your issue is, geez.

@shelbynamels7948 9 месяцев назад

@@BlameAkon My issue?? The mom isolates herself from the world around her, and when the daughter, who has her own life to live, shows up, instead of being happy to see her, showers her with recriminations. No wonder she is lonely and isolated.

@cannonstreetstudios8167 Год назад

I love how the daughter and mom reconnected...

@qiricky Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@tiffanyf9336 Год назад

It is such a great short film and it touches our hearts as Asian Americans. It literally made me cry just in 3 minutes after watching it….

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words Tiffany. I’m happy you enjoyed it.

@markbigelow2608 10 месяцев назад

Yeah, me too. Poor lady.

@sko1beer 10 месяцев назад

@@qiricky the dumplings needed a dipping sauce but i like mine grilled. apart from that great film

@TheMrrabbit1968 11 месяцев назад

Really touching film. I find myself living in Asia in my mid fifties (Man, that came around fast!). I got burned by a liar, the same as Joy, but she took everything before I realised who she really was. Cross cultural relationships are hard work, but loneliness is worse. Joy's character was brilliantly played. I really enjoyed this movie.

@qiricky 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing, I hope that this film gives you hope in your life going forward!

@shelbynamels7948 10 месяцев назад

Loneliness is the default condition in life. Learn to be your own best company,

@dbuck1964 9 месяцев назад

@@shelbynamels7948no, you are referring to being alone.

@gypsy_soul49 7 месяцев назад

Hey hello 👋🏻

@gypsy_soul49 7 месяцев назад

Hey hello 👋🏻

@esterrios3998 Год назад

I have always been a daughter that believe in never forgetting the debt I owe my parents for giving us life and nurturing us. The least I could do is to give them respect and consideration and once in a while try not to take them for granted!

@qiricky Год назад

That’s the best we can do!

@EbonyBladeXX.mp3 Год назад

This is one of the best short films I’ve seen in a long time! I come from a family of immigrant parents and a lot of this resonated with me. Thank you for creating such beautiful work! ✨

@qiricky Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@margotlescargot 10 месяцев назад

I was like « Take the damn dumplings!!! » Loved it! Especially the cut from the cute couple to mom uploading her profile. 😂

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Haha thanks!

@pnthien21 10 месяцев назад

Im sorry for taking all of your opportunities, mom. I love you with all my heart. I promise I’ll give you back all that you have sacrificed.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

❤️

@pnthien21 9 месяцев назад

@@qirickyI'm crying my heart out watching this video. thank you so much for making such a great film.

@yixiuchan Год назад

Ayyyy! This gave me the feels. The mother-daughter dynamic and the incorrigible bluntness of Chinese parents resonated hard, and the complicated hopefulness of a lonely parent embarking on a new adventure … !!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate how you summed it up!

@hajoung2647 10 месяцев назад

Amazing. The mother-daughter relationship in this movie is very relatable. A very similar pattern can be observed in Korea ,too. Thank you for the beautiful film and soundtracks.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching. Hope this film has encouraged you!

@KateLate____ 9 месяцев назад

I like that it shows how bad online dating is.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Haha it can’t be as bad as I portrayed it!

@nat0reeree Год назад

I cried. This made me think of my mom. She is Filipino and we don’t see each other enough

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks for sharing. Hopefully she and you can find more time going forward. 🫶🏼

@Karen-0 Год назад

Ugh I teared up almost right from the get go with Joy eating alone on CNY. Dont want to imagine my mom going through that. Well done.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Karen. Hope you enjoyed it!

@emeralddreams888 10 месяцев назад

I don't really think there's an excuse to not celebrate the one holiday your single parent cares about with them. I don't give a crap about Christmas but I spend it with my partner's family and my partner spends CNY with my family.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

“Youth is wasted on the young.” By the end, I hope our characters have learned that.

@maureenpalmquist08 Год назад

This was one of the best short movies I’ve seen in a long time. It evoked so much emotion in me. So so good!!

@qiricky Год назад

I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!

@Meowza08 Год назад

This was so touching and relatable. Really reminded me of my relationship with my mom before she passed. Truly an touching short film and great acting!

@qiricky Год назад

Lee Chen, our lead was such a pleasure to work with! I'm glad you related to it, and it was able to remind you of your mom! Thanks for sharing!

@sprosahury5214 Год назад

I watched it with my teenage son. We laughed and I was in tears when she got her daughter's understanding. Hope to see more of this short film to help us learn to communicate to be understood

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Sprosa, I’m really happy you both got to enjoy it together!

@elleobi Год назад

That lonely dinner scene made me want to call my mom 💔 Beautiful film

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks for sharing 0bia. Hope you ended up calling her!

@haditwithwork Год назад

Obia! Call your mom!

@colorfuldaffodil Год назад

So good! Love all the little details… like how the mom was starting to spell out Stephen’s name, and the daughter found him right away… and when the mom flushed the toilet. Perfection! Bravo on an honest, humorous, and hopeful film.

@qiricky Год назад

I appreciate that you noticed those things! Thank you!

@eychoi Год назад

To be honest, I accidentally clicked on the video but I could not stop watching it all. I love it so much. It is a great short film and I felt that my different emotions were dancing through the flow of story. I am looking forward to see more of your creative work!! :) Btw, I have decided to try to make some dumplings from scratch for my family as the mom did. Since my grand mom died 30 years ago, I have never had homemade dumplings. I missed her so much and I deeply appreciate her love and care for me.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words! I’m glad you’re making your mother’s food. Sometimes the act of even trying to cook something our parents made helps take us back and feel their love. Even better when you can share with your family and create new memories!

@alexliaao Год назад

As a Taiwanese American who grew up with immigrant parents in the suburbs of LA, it was relatable to see the cultural and generational differences in this short film. Thank you for telling our stories.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words Alex! I have a similar background as you, and wanted to make a film that showed some form of optimism toward these kinds of relationships, in spite of all the difficulties we encounter. I appreciate your comment!

@alexliaao Год назад

@@qiricky You did great at capturing just that. Happy AAPI month!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you! Happy AAPI month!

@evab6420 9 месяцев назад

My heart breaks when I see the mother alone at the table.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

🥲

@luuluc11 10 месяцев назад

Loved it! The story line is so accurate and realistic. I like how you guys portray the mom's dating journey. It's not just a one shot experience to find Mr. Right. There are a lot online creeps and dating "etiquette" that the mom needs to learn. Hope you guys continue to make more great stories!

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the compliments! Glad you enjoyed the movie!

@sheilalaffey6 Год назад

loved this thoughtful and heartwarming film. I was engaged the whole time with the main character who I cared about during times with daughter and on line dating efforts.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words Sheila!

@sheilalaffey6 Год назад

@@qiricky keep up the great work! I hope it's ok I am sharing it in a film studies class that I teach..

@qiricky Год назад

@@sheilalaffey6 go for it!

@stevenguo2296 10 месяцев назад

Great short film! Amazing and relateable. The eating alone scene almost got me immediately

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Glad it resonated with you! Thanks for watching!

@rachel_henderson 10 месяцев назад

Phenomenal film. Thanks for creating this and making it available on RU-vid!

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@robinbelsaas1216 10 месяцев назад

So well done and touching. Thank you. The actors (especially the lead are so talented.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@jennqhua 10 месяцев назад

A wonderful short film! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@g.a.mendoza1064 Год назад

A very straightforward and clear cut Asian-American culture. Love it. Btw, PT school is not 2 years, it must be PTA. And, I’m bawling. It’s 8am. 😅😅😅

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it!

@doraherald4687 10 месяцев назад

A sense of contentment and laughter at the ending. Well done! 😊❤️

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@sealy999 9 месяцев назад

This makes me want to make a dating app for kids to set up their parents online

@avocadojoy8191 9 месяцев назад

OMG can we make one together, I’ve been wanting to do the same for my mom.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Haha amazing! Keep us updated!

@sealy999 9 месяцев назад

@@avocadojoy8191 any ideas for a name?

@sufei4776 Год назад

I crying when I saw the big bag of dumplings 🥟. My mom always did the same thing.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words Su Fei, I’m really glad you enjoyed it.

@CapsLock33 10 месяцев назад

I love theses kind of short films. Keep them coming!!!

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@marty1159 10 месяцев назад

My life is like the mom in this short film, but I understand my son has a life and a job and responsibilities. I don’t have it in my heart to guilt him by reminding him what I’ve done for him. What I did I did for love and never expecting anything in return. I want his love and attention but not at the expense of pity.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it!

@melstjohn3766 10 месяцев назад

Thank you .I loved this film

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and letting me know! I appreciate you taking the time!

@pamintul 10 месяцев назад

Great film!! Good job making it. I’m glad RU-vid algorithm recommends this.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@kathleenflorencewatson2530 Год назад

Enjoyed this so much. Thank you for making a beautiful movie with lovable, relatable characters.

@qiricky Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it, Kathleen.

@mercurious6699 10 месяцев назад

Lovely film, well done! Hope you get to keep making films, you're very talented.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words!

@yingjiepear6220 Год назад

What a beautiful story to tell about a mother/woman/immigrant. Thank you for the great short movie!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Yingjie!

@mahe-2268 10 месяцев назад

A story told brilliantly. Best short film I have watched in a long time. Well curated. No detail gone missing. Impeccable acting. Kudos !

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the incredible compliment! I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

@tyffanyhowardfilms 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful film! The acting was amazing. I'm not experiencing this lifetime as an Asian American, but I can relate. We're all people. Also, I don't have any children, but I resonated with metaphor of the plants and having to choose one to water. I was in tears because I understood so well. I watered my spiritual growth which has paid off a thousand fold. However, I haven't dated in eight years. I'm excited to begin watering the other plant. Thank you and many blessings!

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for your amazing comment! I appreciate you sharing and I’m glad you enjoyed the film and that you took away something for yourself from it!

@goingwalkaboutnow 10 месяцев назад

Very nice, the actors were great, editing excellent, engaging throughout.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

@macybrown1903 Год назад

Very touching. I cried when the mom and daughter sat down and talk/communicate. Subscribed. Looking forward to more great works from you.

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks Macybrown! I'm glad that the film resonated with you, and I'm looking forward to making more films!

@Pam-hw3gz Год назад

Much emotion packed into a short film. Definitely watch it!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you for the kind words Pam! Glad you enjoyed it.

@hyeeunjung4451 10 месяцев назад

Such a great short film. It depicts so many things: love, family, life as an immigrant, the gaps between generation etc.. thank you so much for sharing this wonderful film🌷

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Appreciate it!

@MarianaGarciagmariana2010 9 месяцев назад

This is one of the best films I've seen in a long time. It hit me at so many levels. From the online dating to desire to take care of my mom. Amazing!

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thank you. These words mean the world to me, and I’m really glad you enjoyed it on so many levels!

@karlmeyer6482 Год назад

This is amazing! I was sucked in right from the get go. You tell so much story in 26min and the attention to detail is fantastic. The dried out plant at the end was a great touch. Keep it up!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Karl, we wondered if anyone would clock them, I’m glad you noticed those details.

@IdreamIsoar 10 месяцев назад

Love this short film. Made me think what my life will be like once my child grows up. Being a single mum isn't easy. I tried online dating years ago and faced the same challenges of preconceived notions of Asian women. Gave up. Watching this made me reconsider trying again.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Do it!

@thefirewren 5 месяцев назад

I hear you - I can't imagine how it must be being a single mum. Online dating can need some work and time but there are still good people there to be met. I have been with my caring and understanding partner for eight years now. It took me different periods of doing online dating over years (I took breaks away from it when I needed to have a rest!) and different platforms before I met him. The last 3 weddings I have been to were also couples that had met each other online. If you choose to keep going with online dating (whenever the time is right for you), I hope for you that you find someone who fits well with what you want for yourself. Take care and all the best to you and your family.

@sindyshi1175 Год назад

Such a wonderful short film! Love it !

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Sindy!

@thaixgrrl 10 месяцев назад

Sweet and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful film!

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@StephPalallos Год назад

Beautiful film. Thank you. ❤

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@artists_lodge 10 месяцев назад

I loved this! So cute and real and raw!

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@amychiang3927 10 месяцев назад

Well done. This is such a beautiful story.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

@bayha5065 Год назад

Captured the mother daughter experience spot on, great short film!

@qiricky Год назад

I'm happy you enjoyed the film Bay. Appreciate it!

@kanamichelle7404 6 месяцев назад

Sweet little film❤

@qiricky 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

@yvonnes9770 Год назад

Ricky this is such a beautiful story told and portrayed so elegantly. Bravo!!

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Yvonne 🫶🏼🥲

@twilightbabe123 Год назад

What a lovely film. Thank you!

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

@quinnnguyen8090 10 месяцев назад

This is such a beautiful film! It made me cry and and laugh and think of my mum, I’m a Vietnamese Australian girl in New York and my mum is in Australia so I miss her so much. Thank you for creating such a great piece of art

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. Glad it resonated with you! Go call her!

@KatelynConveryMusic 10 месяцев назад

Truly moving experience watching this. Thank you for making it.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching! Appreciate it!

@sandraleewashburn8494 5 месяцев назад

What a great film. I absolutely love this.

@qiricky 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Sandra!

@itskrissart 10 месяцев назад

I cried watching this.. Bravo!! 👏👏👏🎬

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Glad it resonated with you!

@cindypeng3212 10 месяцев назад

Bery good short video. I cried when she was telling her daughter about her story.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching. Really glad you took something away from this film!

@alyssakuchta6233 9 месяцев назад

This was beautiful and so relatable, it felt like watching my mom and her experience of online dating right now.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@bluedaffodil2023 10 месяцев назад

I didn't expect to cry. Thank you for this movie

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@cocoapeach 10 месяцев назад

This was very touching.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@dancingram79 10 месяцев назад

Oh no! I feel for her... And all the parents that give their all and then are looking for that special person to share their lives with. ❤❤❤

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Glad it resonated with you! Thanks for watching!

@lindayamada2709 Год назад

Great film. Thanks for sharing. RU-vid suggested it and I didn’t know what to expect but the 27 minutes just flew by. I was sad when it ended. It was heartwarming and a bit sad at times but it did have some funny moments. Keep up the great work. I look forward to seeing more films from you.

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Linda! I appreciate the kind words!

@kaywoodward9283 9 месяцев назад

A lovely short film. Well acted and put together. Thank you everyone.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

@P.S.Loveddd4484 Год назад

Best one I have seen yet. Loved this❤❤❤😢

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you dddavis! Appreciate your kind words! I’m glad you resonated with it!

@Poisenivy5 11 месяцев назад

This was just a great, real story. I loved it, the hardships of online dating at any age..wow. so good! So good.

@qiricky 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@vanessaland5090 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful storytelling. Love how intricate and piercing this film is.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@the_katiegibbons Год назад

This is incredibly heartwarming, grounded, and sweet! I loved it. I even laughed out loud a time or two. Really wonderful short

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks Katie! I'm glad you had a good time! That's what we're all here for! Appreciate the watch!

@hyunim2168 10 месяцев назад

so touching, make me cry

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching!

@jazziegurlt22 Год назад

Okay but the immediate tears though. Im not a crier, but this short film got me so many times. Thank you, I needed a beautiful and soulful story today! ❤🙏🏾

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you Adorable Earth Angel! I’m so glad this film encouraged you in this way! 🫶🏼

@wongwong2631 9 месяцев назад

Such a funny show..i had a good laugh...the mum is so cute..❤😂thanks for sharing i enjoyed it..❤

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching!

@g.flesch9731 10 месяцев назад

A very touching, lovely film.

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@hori166 Год назад

Great film. Reminds me of that classic 20 years ago--yeah you know which one--about the relationship between 4 mothers and their 4 daughters. This one was a tear-jerker too...

@qiricky Год назад

Thank you so much! That’s a massive compliment! Glad you enjoyed it!

@humphh Год назад

This was very well done. RU-vid algorithm sent me here and I'm very thankful. The Chinese American representation was very authentic. This type of film needs to get a wider audience. Did you submit to CAAMFest 2023? It's running right now in San Francisco.

@qiricky Год назад

Thanks. I appreciate your kind words. I did submit but didn’t get in! Glad it’s found a home here on RU-vid though!

@humphh Год назад

Ricky - I'm sorry to hear that. This was very well done and I'd like to see more Asian American films of this caliber and material. I just watched Dealing with Dad last week and thought it was good but you conveyed so much more emotion in your short film. Can you recommend any other Asian American films/directors similar to your quality? I'd like to go down that rabbit hole.

@qiricky Год назад

I’d recommend Christopher Yip’s Streams Flow From a River, as well as any works by the Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda!

@shespeakssoftly 10 месяцев назад

@@qirickyI love Kore-eda 🤍 I Wish is one of my favorite movies ever.

@batterbury4477 9 месяцев назад

What a great actress! I believed I was watching MY mother. And I felt everything the character was feeling. Terrific everyday story telling. Great camera work and editing. And congrats on making the 'sets' and production values so full and real. top notch production all around.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Haha! Amazing! I hope she reads this! glad you enjoyed it and found resonance!

@anjetka_2910 4 месяца назад

So refreshing. Joyfull, not too heavy, optimistic, reconnected. I liked it very much. Thank you for filming it.

@qiricky 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

@vyvienvp3413 10 месяцев назад

What a wonderful story, quite beautiful, like a sweet fable. X:)

@qiricky 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@judyyu9009 9 месяцев назад

Extremely relatable. My mother was a single mother and she chose her career over us kids (her words). We are still repairing the damage, it will never be fully undone.

@qiricky 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. Hope and your family find peace.