Dumplings (Gaudzi) (Hong Kong 2004)
 

Thursday 15th February 2007

The Picture House

Dir: Fruit Chan 91 mins

This gleeful tale of everyday horror is both excruciating and enjoyable. A young Chinese immigrant who is incredible for her age of 64, has a thriving business selling homemade dumplings to the rich ladies of Hong Kong, These particular dumplings have amazing rejuvenating properties but what is the secret ingredient that proves so successful ? Can she control the outcome of their popularity?