Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999)

Embarking on a journey that tests family bonds and personal identities, Catfish in Black Bean Sauce intertwines the lives of Dwayne, his older sister Mai, and their world, which is about to be turned upside down. Adopted from Vietnam by the loving African-American couple, Harold and Dee Williams, Dwayne and Mai have built a comfortable life in Los Angeles. As adults, they have found love - Mai in her husband Vinh, and Dwayne, on the brink of proposing to his girlfriend Nina. Their harmonious existence is disrupted when Mai uncovers a buried past, finding their biological mother, Thahn, and arranging for her to fly to LA. This revelation shatters Dee, who fears being usurped from her place in her children's hearts. Harold, however, remains calm amidst the storm, while Dwayne masks his emotions behind a wall of indifference. With Thahn's arrival, the undercurrent of tension ripples to the surface, straining relationships to their limits - between Mai and Dee, Nina and Dwayne, and even Dee and Harold. The film spins a poignant tale of acceptance and understanding, as it asks the universal question - Can we all get along? This emotionally charged narrative explores the complexities of blended families and the struggle for love and acceptance in a world filled with differences.

Catfish in Black Bean Sauce is a comedy movie featuring Chi Muoi Lo.

It is possible to buy Catfish in Black Bean Sauce on Amazon Video.