The Kid from the Big Apple
Watch TrailerSarah, raised in New York, visits Malaysia for the first time and learns why her grandfather, Gen, and mother, Sophia, have not seen each other since she was born, and why they care so much about their cultural traditions.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 我来自纽约 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong |
| Genre | Family, Drama |
| Director | Jess Teong |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (7 votes) |
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The film explores the clash between modernity and tradition through the lens of a fractured family. It avoids easy sentimentality, instead focusing on the gradual, hard-earned understanding between a stubborn grandfather and his city-born granddaughter.
What lingers after the credits is a quiet reflection on forgiveness and the invisible threads of heritage that bind us, regardless of the miles or years that separate family members. It's a gentle reminder that home is sometimes rediscovered in the most unexpected places. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Jess Teong
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