Different Than Before
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Different Than Before is a music/drama film. directed by Mayumi Yoshida. At just 7 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tzi Ma, Olivia Cheng, and Howie Lai
Synopsis
An Asian family celebrating at a Chinese restaurant for their daughter's engagement joyfully sing karaoke on stage when suddenly a group of racist hecklers shout at them. The head of the family, usually quiet and reserved, gets up on stage to sing next.Through a dreamscape fantasy and a montage of childhood flashbacks, the father is transformed into mega pop star "Baba", and finds his courage to be the force needed for good. He snaps back to reality, back to the restaurant, and back to the hecklers in the room. With a newfound sense of urgency, the father confronts the hecklers and rallies the entire restaurant of onlookers to boot them out.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BOLDLY
- Musubi Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Different Than Before about?
An Asian family celebrating at a Chinese restaurant for their daughter's engagement joyfully sing karaoke on stage when suddenly a group of racist hecklers shout at them. The head of the family, us...
Who directed Different Than Before?
Different Than Before was directed by Mayumi Yoshida.
How long is Different Than Before?
Different Than Before has a runtime of 0 hours and 7 minutes (7 minutes total).
When was Different Than Before released?
Different Than Before was released on March 13, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Different Than Before?
The main cast of Different Than Before includes Tzi Ma, Olivia Cheng, Howie Lai, Jasmine Chen, Amanda Sum.