I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out. Afterwards in the women's bathroom there were quite a few ladies quietly sobbing and trying to pull it together before rejoining their husbands waiting in the hall. A beautiful story about bitterness, betrayal, understanding and redemption through the generations told in that quietly poetic way of Asia. Anyone who has ever felt misunderstood by their mothers should watch it. One of the best movies ever made.
I don't like how so many think "every woman/mother/daughter should watch this" when I'm a male and absolutely adore this film. Absolutely lost it in the cinema each time I saw it, which was nine.
My shirt was soaking wet from all the bawling I did in this movie. What an emotional roller coaster of a movie. This is what good movies are supposed to do to you.
I am a man, and I think especially men should watch this movie. I just saw it again last night on TV after many years. It touched me very deeply. I am not Asian but Caucasian and the themes resonate deeply, regardless of your ethnic or cultural background (although I'm certain has special meaning to Asian-American women). What the movie does so beautifully is portray enough of the culture in the story to allow you to understand even if you're someone not from that culture. And the themes are universal, so it is enough to touch anyone. I do so wish that men would learn it's ok to feel things. It's just a very HUMAN movie about humanity. IMHO it's a universal tear-jerker! As a movie buff, few movies come close to the emotion portrayed in this picture. Some movies have a scene or two that might illicit tears from me, but this is one I have a hard time not crying all the way through. Storytelling at it's finest!
I agree with you. I am a man, and I watched this film with my mother in San Francisco years ago when the film was released. Although her side is predominantly Hispanic (there's supposedly some distant Asian heritage), the film does indeed touch upon universal themes of family and the reasons why honesty from the prior generation is so vital to the well-being of the next generation.
Completely agree. After seeing this when I was a boy in middle school, I instantly sought out Amy Tan's other novels, and quickly read them all (The Kitchen God's Wife is her best, IMO). She's still my favorite American author, to this day.
As a male, I appreciate the stories told in this movie of strong women and the hardships they went thru. I always cry watching this movie and it's definitely one of my favorites!
I have always wanted to make my mom sit down and watch this movie with me. Maybe we would understand each other more. But it's a beautiful movie and book. It really transcends race, culture & time. It's about mothers, daughters, families. Real people, emotions, historical sentiments. This is not a movie I would have set out to watch, but having run across it on TV, I was captivated by it's stories. And it never fails to make me cry, hope, & teach me something new each time I watch it. ❤️✌️☮️🕊️
I think everyone, and esp all women in general should watch this movie. This is one of my favorite movie of all time. This is indeed one of those movies where you really have to listen to every word that to gain every bit of hidden messages that makes up this beautiful film. Every time i hear this piece here it reminds me to know my worth, and that my happiness is equally important to everyone elses. Because of this music and this movie, ive discovered many parts of who i am as an individual and my true strength's as a woman. Thank you for sharing!
I am a man, and I think especially men should watch this movie. I just saw it again last night on TV after many years. It touched me very deeply. I am not Asian but Caucasian and the themes resonate deeply, regardless of your ethnic or cultural background (although I'm certain has special meaning to Asian-American women). What the movie does so beautifully is portray enough of the culture in the story to allow you to understand even if you're someone not from that culture. And the themes are universal, so it is enough to touch anyone. I do so wish that men would learn it's ok to feel things. It's just a very HUMAN movie about humanity. IMHO it's a universal tear-jerker! As a movie buff, few movies come close to the emotion portrayed in this picture. Some movies have a scene or two that might illicit tears from me, but this is one I have a hard time not crying all the way through. Storytelling at it's finest!
Tsheej Vammeej I couldn’t have said it better myself...I’m watching g with my 12 year old Looking at my husband who is a mixture of the stingy husband and the husband who isn’t happy unless he’s being cruel! 😿
Our paths along destiny intertwine in unforeseeable patterns. When we cannot see the light it is easy for us to loose faith. The path must be felt inside every fiber of one's being. Relinquish teachings of gain and lose, good and evil. Rely upon your heart and what you feel inside.
First generation, I am a grandpa. As I look back to the last century, how can my faith be like of the centurion, then you see a bunch of ladies, rolling wontons, making kimchi, catching fish. It’s the 3rd from you, how do you see it? Young/old, truth. A slave to Thy greatness(es)
This film is beautiful. I hate the term "chick flick", and sadly I have heard this film referred to as such. Just because a movie is emotional, or deep, doesn't mean that it is intended for the female gender. This is the trouble with our society, in my opinion. We are all supposed to feel things. We are all supposed to cry, to laugh, to feel enraged and to love. I am a woman. A strange one, true. But I enjoy a violent action movie just as much as I do a heart wrenching romance. Most of my friends are males and a lot of them get choked up during emotional or sad scenes in movies. Just like I do. The Joy Luck Club is one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking movies I've ever watched. The book is exquisite as well. Tragic stories and tales of grief and loss, these are the best stories in the world. We can all relate to loss and sorrow. Whether it be the loss of a pet or a grandparent in our younger years, or loss of a lover or child or even a part of ourselves. We all understand what it means to lose. And that's what joins us in the very threads of our souls.
Love your comment. I too am what some may consider a "strange" woman. I dont think I am strange.. just rare. Its hard to find truly good people nowadays...
When I saw this film...every emotion was felt. Males feel too! And many of us have much empathy for females & what they go through, and I'm sure females understand that males also have huge burdens as well.
I saw this movie in the theater when it first came out. Afterwards in the women's bathroom there were quite a few ladies quietly sobbing and trying to pull it together before rejoining their husbands waiting in the hall. A beautiful story about bitterness, betrayal, understanding and redemption through the generations told in that quietly poetic way of Asia. Anyone who has ever felt misunderstood by their mothers should watch it. One of the best movies ever made.
well said!
I don't like how so many think "every woman/mother/daughter should watch this" when I'm a male and absolutely adore this film. Absolutely lost it in the cinema each time I saw it, which was nine.
Wow. You. Are a treasure. I hope you realize it. I wish there were more people like you. Thank you.
It's such a shame more people haven't seen this film because it's genuinely one of the greatest films I've seen in a long time!
I agree with you 100%
Agree!
My shirt was soaking wet from all the bawling I did in this movie. What an emotional roller coaster of a movie. This is what good movies are supposed to do to you.
Best quality story with best quality soundtrack
And best quality heart
The scene when June’s mom had to leave the twin babies behind was so heartbreaking... I’ve never cried so hard at a scene :(
i show that scene to my class each semester and they just sit there frozen, it's so heartbreaking.
Yup, that scene tied with the ending scene in The English Patient wins my title as the most sob inducing in cinematic history for me.
I am a man, and I think especially men should watch this movie. I just saw it again last night on TV after many years. It touched me very deeply. I am not Asian but Caucasian and the themes resonate deeply, regardless of your ethnic or cultural background (although I'm certain has special meaning to Asian-American women). What the movie does so beautifully is portray enough of the culture in the story to allow you to understand even if you're someone not from that culture. And the themes are universal, so it is enough to touch anyone. I do so wish that men would learn it's ok to feel things. It's just a very HUMAN movie about humanity. IMHO it's a universal tear-jerker! As a movie buff, few movies come close to the emotion portrayed in this picture. Some movies have a scene or two that might illicit tears from me, but this is one I have a hard time not crying all the way through. Storytelling at it's finest!
❤️❤️❤️
I agree with you. I am a man, and I watched this film with my mother in San Francisco years ago when the film was released. Although her side is predominantly Hispanic (there's supposedly some distant Asian heritage), the film does indeed touch upon universal themes of family and the reasons why honesty from the prior generation is so vital to the well-being of the next generation.
Completely agree. After seeing this when I was a boy in middle school, I instantly sought out Amy Tan's other novels, and quickly read them all (The Kitchen God's Wife is her best, IMO). She's still my favorite American author, to this day.
MrFilmfan100. I think we may be kindred spirits..I too felt everything you said. Nice to meet you.
Sir, you are best quality crab
My mother is from S. Korea. We watched this movie together and couldn’t stop crying. This is an amazing movie. Sad but yet inspiring.
A sensitive film....makes me cry and understand so many things about the relationship between mothers,daughters and grandaughters...beautiful melody!
It is Febuary 2023 and I am listening to this touching masterpiece. It goes straight to my heart and soul.
I've listened to this everyday for several years. That statement and this music are the truth.
The best film, the best cast and the most beautiful soundtrack EVER!! Makes me cry every single time
As a male, I appreciate the stories told in this movie of strong women and the hardships they went thru. I always cry watching this movie and it's definitely one of my favorites!
Same.
My eyes fill with tears listening to this. I love the movie and brings memories of a dear friend who left this earth to soon.❤
I don't know you but I'm sorry it is beautiful music to remember someone by
I have always wanted to make my mom sit down and watch this movie with me. Maybe we would understand each other more. But it's a beautiful movie and book. It really transcends race, culture & time. It's about mothers, daughters, families. Real people, emotions, historical sentiments.
This is not a movie I would have set out to watch, but having run across it on TV, I was captivated by it's stories. And it never fails to make me cry, hope, & teach me something new each time I watch it. ❤️✌️☮️🕊️
I loved this movie. The music, the story everything about it is just so beautiful.jn
so very true
I think everyone, and esp all women in general should watch this movie. This is one of my favorite movie of all time. This is indeed one of those movies where you really have to listen to every word that to gain every bit of hidden messages that makes up this beautiful film. Every time i hear this piece here it reminds me to know my worth, and that my happiness is equally important to everyone elses. Because of this music and this movie, ive discovered many parts of who i am as an individual and my true strength's as a woman. Thank you for sharing!
I am a man, and I think especially men should watch this movie. I just saw it again last night on TV after many years. It touched me very deeply. I am not Asian but Caucasian and the themes resonate deeply, regardless of your ethnic or cultural background (although I'm certain has special meaning to Asian-American women). What the movie does so beautifully is portray enough of the culture in the story to allow you to understand even if you're someone not from that culture. And the themes are universal, so it is enough to touch anyone. I do so wish that men would learn it's ok to feel things. It's just a very HUMAN movie about humanity. IMHO it's a universal tear-jerker! As a movie buff, few movies come close to the emotion portrayed in this picture. Some movies have a scene or two that might illicit tears from me, but this is one I have a hard time not crying all the way through. Storytelling at it's finest!
@@MrFilmfan100 I watch a lot of Asian movies BECAUSE the strong male characters ARE allowed to experience emotions.
Tsheej Vammeej I couldn’t have said it better myself...I’m watching g with my 12 year old
Looking at my husband who is a mixture of the stingy husband and the husband who isn’t happy unless he’s being cruel! 😿
some of the most beautiful asian actresses! beautiful story, reminds me so much of my mother.
hell0hkitty agreed! I always thought the 4 mothers were just so insanely beautiful.
It is a beautiful inspirational movie. Wish they would make more..
this piece is my favorite. For some reason it just stick in my brain and whenever I will start remember the melody.
I love the novel and the film was beautiful. Amy tan is an excellent author 😊❤️
The American film industry should make a lot more films with way more Asian American actors.
Beautiful flute music.
Sad Score..Sad Movie....An Ageless movie
Welcome to the Joy Luck Club!
Our paths along destiny intertwine in unforeseeable patterns. When we cannot see the light it is easy for us to loose faith. The path must be felt inside every fiber of one's being. Relinquish teachings of gain and lose, good and evil. Rely upon your heart and what you feel inside.
Peter Pratsch that's beautiful and well said 😌
First generation, I am a grandpa. As I look back to the last century, how can my faith be like of the centurion, then you see a bunch of ladies, rolling wontons, making kimchi, catching fish. It’s the 3rd from you, how do you see it? Young/old, truth. A slave to Thy greatness(es)
Love. Your words. Thank you.
Beautiful. Moving. Every time
This film is beautiful. I hate the term "chick flick", and sadly I have heard this film referred to as such. Just because a movie is emotional, or deep, doesn't mean that it is intended for the female gender. This is the trouble with our society, in my opinion. We are all supposed to feel things. We are all supposed to cry, to laugh, to feel enraged and to love. I am a woman. A strange one, true. But I enjoy a violent action movie just as much as I do a heart wrenching romance. Most of my friends are males and a lot of them get choked up during emotional or sad scenes in movies. Just like I do.
The Joy Luck Club is one of the most beautiful, heartbreaking movies I've ever watched. The book is exquisite as well. Tragic stories and tales of grief and loss, these are the best stories in the world. We can all relate to loss and sorrow. Whether it be the loss of a pet or a grandparent in our younger years, or loss of a lover or child or even a part of ourselves. We all understand what it means to lose. And that's what joins us in the very threads of our souls.
Spot on!
Love your comment. I too am what some may consider a "strange" woman. I dont think I am strange.. just rare. Its hard to find truly good people nowadays...
I hope to listen the whole soundtrack. Thanks
must watch again been long
When I saw this film...every emotion was felt. Males feel too! And many of us have much empathy for females & what they go through, and I'm sure females understand that males also have huge burdens as well.
Yes. Sir, some of us women do understand.. I wish more understood. Thank you for being a wonderful representative. Much joy..
you don't see this film very much on cable pity
여자라면 꼭 봐야하는 영화이다..
남자라면 반드시 봐야하는 영화이다
Stories told of sacrifices stringed with retold, relived, reflected: the Great Hoa MuLan