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Siao Yu (1995)

Original title: 少女小漁

1995-09-10 · 1h 44m · ZH
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A young Taiwanese couple, newly arrived in New York City, are struggling to obtain a green card. The woman, Siao-yu, works as a seamstress in a sweatshop while her lover, Jiang Wei, is a student who works in a fish market. They meet a middle-aged New Yorker, Mario, who has racked up a large gambling debt. Jiang Wei agrees to give Mario the $10,000 he needs if he will marry Siao-yu. Things get more complicated when Siao-yu is forced to move in with Mario to ward off the suspicions of the INS.

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Ang LeeWriterYan GelingWriterSylvia ChangDirector, Writer

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René LiuRené LiuLin Siao YuTai-Feng HsiaTai-Feng HsiaAjay MehtaAjay MehtaPhoto ClerkDaniel J. TravantiDaniel J. TravantiMario MorettiMarj DusayMarj DusayRitaTou Tsung-huaTou Tsung-huaGiang WeiVincent PastoreVincent PastoreVinnie

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Woman director

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityWoman DirectorMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference266978

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Frequently asked questions about Siao Yu

What is Siao Yu about?

A young Taiwanese couple, newly arrived in New York City, are struggling to obtain a green card. The woman, Siao-yu, works as a seamstress in a sweatshop while her lover, Jiang Wei, is a student who works in a fish market. They meet a middle-aged New Yorker, Mario, who has racked up a large gambling debt. Jiang Wei agrees to give Mario the $10,000 he needs if he will marry Siao-yu. Things get more complicated when Siao-yu is forced to move in with Mario to ward off the suspicions of the INS.

How long is Siao Yu?

Siao Yu has a runtime of 104 minutes.