Alongside Lolo working as her translator, she books a flight to Beijing and decides to kill two birds with one stone by also searching for her birth mom. While Audrey is appreciative that her colleagues threw her a birthday party (despite it being “Mulan” themed), she strives to aim higher by solidifying a deal with a Chinese client in order to become a partner in her firm. They also successfully spotlight the barriers Audrey and Lolo attempt to break as women in their careers. Screenwriters Cherry Chevapravatdumrong and Teresa Hsiao quickly establish the comedic tone of racial commentary that is present throughout the film and show no mercy in how these characters face daily judgment and labeling, even if others do not mean to be intentionally hurtful. Audrey is a reserved and successful lawyer who keeps up with her predominately White male colleagues usually named Michael or Kevin. Lolo uses her art to subvert traditional gender roles and expectations of women in her culture as well as ignite conversations about sex. Lolo is an outspoken sex-positive artist with a stronger connection to her heritage than Audrey.
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The fact that Audrey is adopted by White parents is no issue for the spunky, outspoken Lolo - who punches a little boy in the face at the first mention of a racist comment towards them.Įvery Studio Film Directed by Female Filmmakers Coming Out in 20 The two instantly connect on a playground since they are the only two Chinese American kids around. The film’s opening scene is a flashback to 1993 when best friends Lolo (Sherry Cola) and Audrey (Ashley Park) originally meet in a small predominately White town aptly called White Hills.
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