Dealing with Dad

What a great feel good movie. I got a chance to watch an advance screening last year and it was so fun. It was my first movie in the theatre since the pandemic. The movie was witty and heartfelt. It had themes of identity. Family dunamics, societal norms etc - it was almost like a coming of age movie, but more like, "we are grown up now, and what are we doing?"

The acting was so funny, some areas were exaggerated but I think that was the point - to illustrate and build up each and individual character. I could see myself in each character which made the movie very relatable.

It was a great movie and I can't wait to watch it again with my teenagers. They need to understand what it was like for us Gen Xers growing up and how we see the world.

I watched this movie several times and loved it! I particularly enjoyed the dialog and dynamic between the siblings. Very funny! The film was entertaining and yet also talked about mental health issues, which are often not talked about in Asian families. The relationships in this film were well developed although would have enjoyed hearing more about the father and aunt childhood. So much of how we are today is the result of past experiences. I believe this film can be relatable to many Chinese Americans who grew up with immigrant parents. I would highly recommend this film to my Asian friends!

Great writing! The witty banter between siblings is hilarious. The subject matter is serious and universally relevant. And the story flows perfectly between humor and drama. There are some hints that this is a low budget production (effects, etc.), but the story is very poignant, performances are excellent, and it's all built on a fabulous script. While the family in this film is Asian, the story will resonate with viewers from any culture, especially if you have a cantankerous patriarch and colorful sibling rivalries. Regardless of your race or family dynamics, this movie is highly enjoyable.

Fun dramedy about a Chinese American family dealing with their unlikable dad becoming more likable with his bout of depression. It's a good indie, and those who enjoy fresh takes on family dynamics will enjoy this.

If you are part of a Chinese American family, you will enjoy a lot of the cultural references, (and if you're not, you'll enjoy getting a peak into some of the fun things about Chinese American families!) For that matter, if you are part of a family... then you'll enjoy this relatable story.

The director and cast do well creating a relatable family dynamic. There are not enough films about siblings, so this is a good addition to that underrepresented genre.

I'm a sandwich generation parent/caregiver. In his dramedy, Dealing with Dad, filmmaker Tom Huang captures the very essence of Sandwich Generation living. He does so with heart and hilarious humor! All the while tackling themes such as parent/child dynamics, sibling issues, mental health, and racial/cultural topics.

The very first scene of this movie hooked me. It put into a visual some much of how I've felt during my caregiving journey. I feel so seen!!!

I highly recommend this movie! I've seen it about 5 times now and laugh every time!!! Definitely put it on your watch list! It'll lighten the load of what can be an overwhelming and hard road of a caregiver.