50/40

He plans to win her over before she passes away

Chronology

A man quits his job to take care of his dying grandmother, motivated by her wealth. This is actually the film debut of Usa Semkhum, a 78-year-old housewife who plays the role of Grandma Meng Ju.

M: Have you ever been lonely?

Amah: I wouldn’t call it lonely. It’s part of the process of life.

It’s been a while since I’ve cried watching a movie

Amah: I have a problem with the day after Chinese New Year. When the leftovers from the night before are in the fridge and I know I have to eat them alone.

M’s relationship with his grandmother was beautifully developed

It depicts nuances of family relationships and mortality that I can surprisingly relate to. I enjoyed the quiet moments, the moments when they laughed together and grew closer.

I really enjoyed the acting and cinematography, and the background music that accompanied the scenes

The story was written to highlight the importance of loving and caring for parents and relatives without being pretentious. I really liked the ending and it was nice to see the whole family visiting Ah Ma’s grave during Qing Ming.