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Confetti

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How far would a mother go to reverse her child's fate? Based on writer/director Ann Hu's story, that's the question facing Lan (ZHU ZHU), who travels with her 9-year-old daughter Meimei (HARMONIE HE) from their small town in China to New York City. Inflicted with a learning disability, Meimei is considered a strange and dumb girl, an outcast in her school and community. What no one recognizes, however, is that she possesses a gift waiting to be unlocked. The world seen through her eyes is unique and filled with magic. When her mother learns that Meimei suffers from dyslexia, as do 1 in 10 people worldwide, she will stop at nothing to help her, including leaving her life in China behind and venturing alone with Meimei to New York City, braving a place she knows nothing about and speaking not a word of English. Their pursuit of the impossible is a rollercoaster, impacted by the numerous people who come into their lives and affect their journey along the way, including Helen (AMY IRVING), a wheelchair-bound, outspoken writer who reluctantly takes them in. Navigating schools for a recent immigrant with special needs presents unique challenges, and ultimately Lan's low-wage factory job and visiting immigrant status endanger Meimei's acceptance at a special school. What Lan and Meimei discover, is that in a world where people are judged and often not seen, their courage to believe in themselves against all odds will eventually lead them to people who do see them for who they truly are.

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Cath Clarke Guardian 10/19/2022
3/5
Confetti is a little predictable and comfortable, but heartfelt. Go to Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk 10/19/2022
Dyslexia is still not officially recognised in China, something writer/director Ann Hu clearly aims to change with this awareness raising, semi-autobiographical story. Go to Full Review Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 08/20/2021
3/4
Writer/director Ann Hu, who based the film on her own experience, has a gift for subtle details that illuminate character and culture. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Apr 4
4/5
This low-key, unfussy, touching drama from Chinese American filmmaker Ann Hu is familiar and a bit soapy, but it adeptly draws on viewers' empathy for its characters. Go to Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film 10/26/2022
3/5
Zhu is excellent and her performance really elevates the film. Go to Full Review Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese 10/23/2022
This means that although the story is well told performed well and well thought out, its overall message makes the film feel like a teaching tool rather than a heartfelt story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Facebook U 08/27/2021 An inspiring story about a mom that does whatever it takes to make sure her daughter gets the opportunity to live an extraordinary life. See more Maria S 08/22/2021 Excellent movie! Wish a lot of people would take sometime to see it. It is the sad struggle a great deal of parents go through when their child has dyslexia. The story now takes place in China and NY. A bit rosy but the message is more important than that! The few lines on who is or is not normal are beautiful and also Important. I higly recommend this movie. See more Daniel S 09/07/2021 Touching, moving intimate little gem about a family dealing with dyslexia in an even stranger land. See more Elle 08/31/2021 Great film about overcoming life's challenges and what a mother will sacrifice for her child. I loved it! See more 08/28/2021 Beautifully done, suttle, understated, powerfully emotional journey that is so timely and timeless at the same time. See more Read all reviews
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Ann Hu

Director

Zhu Zhu

Chen Lan

Harmonie Zhu

Meimei

Amy Irving

Helen McClellan

Yanan Li

Chen

George C. Tronsrue

Thomas

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Synopsis How far would a mother go to reverse her child's fate? Based on writer/director Ann Hu's story, that's the question facing Lan (ZHU ZHU), who travels with her 9-year-old daughter Meimei (HARMONIE HE) from their small town in China to New York City. Inflicted with a learning disability, Meimei is considered a strange and dumb girl, an outcast in her school and community. What no one recognizes, however, is that she possesses a gift waiting to be unlocked. The world seen through her eyes is unique and filled with magic. When her mother learns that Meimei suffers from dyslexia, as do 1 in 10 people worldwide, she will stop at nothing to help her, including leaving her life in China behind and venturing alone with Meimei to New York City, braving a place she knows nothing about and speaking not a word of English. Their pursuit of the impossible is a rollercoaster, impacted by the numerous people who come into their lives and affect their journey along the way, including Helen (AMY IRVING), a wheelchair-bound, outspoken writer who reluctantly takes them in. Navigating schools for a recent immigrant with special needs presents unique challenges, and ultimately Lan's low-wage factory job and visiting immigrant status endanger Meimei's acceptance at a special school. What Lan and Meimei discover, is that in a world where people are judged and often not seen, their courage to believe in themselves against all odds will eventually lead them to people who do see them for who they truly are.
Director
Ann Hu
Producer
Joshua A. Green, Zhuo Shun Guo
Screenwriter
Ann Hu
Distributor
Dada Films
Production Co
Dragon Films Company, Jagman Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 2021, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.8K
Runtime
1h 25m
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