
Ruthful
Genres
Overview
When a Chinese-Canadian college student returns home to Toronto, she visits a Hong Kong cafe she frequented during her childhood. Through eating the food, she is suddenly able to relive suppressed memories of her deceased grandmother. Now she must confront their multifaceted relationship and her own identity to find her peace.
Details
Budget
$5300
Revenue
$0
Runtime
29 min
Release Date
2023-06-24
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
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