Chinaman
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
In 1989, a tense evening unfolds at a Chinese takeaway run by Wong, a first-generation immigrant, and his two sons: Kenny, rebellious and resentful, and Andy, still impressionable. As the night spirals from petty frustrations to deeper wounds; fueled by family conflict, cultural estrangement, and casual racism; Kenny clashes bitterly with his father before facing a humiliating encounter with a group of drunken bigots. When Wong overhears their hateful accusations, he snaps, erupting in a violent confrontation that leaves him bloodied but unbowed. In the stunned silence that follows, father and son must quietly navigate the cost of pride, silence, and survival.
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Chinaman |
| Original language | EN |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Iconoclast, Agile Films, BFI |
| Official site | robchiu.com |
| Production | Tom Birmingham, Sarah Pearson, Sam Ritzenberg |
| Writer | Rob Chiu |
| Cinematography | Lara Perrotte |
| Assistant directors | Rob Chiu |
| Camera operators | Lara Perrotte |
| Additional photography | Lara Perrotte |
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