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Dumplings

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The infamous Aunt Mei (Bai Ling), a former gynecologist who performed abortions, makes dumplings with miraculous youth-restoring abilities. Mrs. Li (Miriam Yeung), a former actress desperate to make her womanizing husband (Tony Leung Ka Fai) pay attention to her again, initially refuses to eat them. However, after discovering their potency, she offers to pay Mei any price for more. Things are complicated when Mei is forced to flee the country and the dumplings' power begins to fade.
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Kaleem Aftab The List Apr 25, 2019
4/5
The strong horror element of this fascinating film is added by the detached narrative stance, supported by the sumptuous colors of Chris Doyle's photography. Eat before you watch. Go to Full Review
Keith H. Brown Eye for Film Dec 7, 2007
4.5/5
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Max B @MaxHBrecher Oct 3, 2024 All I have to say that Dumplings is one of the most controversial films ever made in cinema! Beautifully shot and colors, incredible acting all over! Bai Ling and Miriam Chin-Wah Yeung shine! They could never ever remake this as much as I’d love it, the subject matter is just way too taboo and disturbing as can be. This film is special to me because it shows how anyone man or woman would do anything to stay young who are in the spotlight or were celebrities. And as messed up as it is, it makes me hungry and wanna make Dumpings everytime I watch it. See more
Subterranean B @RT02001777 Dec 13, 2023 Dopo aver adorato il corto nel segmento di Three Extremes, il film ha reso l'idea più completa. Il tema è ostico per le persone che non hanno mai ragionato sull'alimentazione animale, superato questo ostacolo culturale il film descrive in modo succulento e carnale come la vita e la morte si intreccino nelle relazioni che racconta. Bai Ling nel ruolo di Zia Mei è una dea della seduzione, corona la sua performance una delle migliori scene di sesso spinto, letteralmente, mai viste. Belle le location e la fotografia che le descrive. See more
May 15, 2021 While this film had a low budget and it shows at times, it is one I will never forget. It tells a story of a woman obsessed with her past image of youth and beauty, she is willing to do the unimaginable to obtain her radiance once again as it fades with age. An issue many people face after their mid-life. Stomach turning, disturbing, and queasy slow burn of a horror will have you watching til the very end. I recommend if you're into gore . See more
May 7, 2020 Voyeuristic, evil... See more
Oct 26, 2019 authentic and mesmerizing See more
Mar 26, 2018 I LOVE this movie. Its a great story with a lesson that comes together in a clever way. You feel the desperation of the main character and sympathize with her, which puts the viewer in the same moral dilemma, asking the same questions that she is asking herself. What would you do in that situation? In our beauty-obsessed world, how far would you go to retain your youth? The performances from the actors are strong as well and Bai Ling absolutely nails her character. A truly great film if you can stomach it. See more
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Synopsis The infamous Aunt Mei (Bai Ling), a former gynecologist who performed abortions, makes dumplings with miraculous youth-restoring abilities. Mrs. Li (Miriam Yeung), a former actress desperate to make her womanizing husband (Tony Leung Ka Fai) pay attention to her again, initially refuses to eat them. However, after discovering their potency, she offers to pay Mei any price for more. Things are complicated when Mei is forced to flee the country and the dumplings' power begins to fade.
Director
Fruit Chan
Producer
Peter Ho-Sun Chan
Screenwriter
Lilian Lee Pik-Wah
Production Co
Fortissimo Film Sales
Genre
Horror, Drama
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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