Go Back to China with Anna Akana - FULL MOVIE - Comedy, Drama, Asian American
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2022
- When spoiled rich girl Sasha Li blows through half of her trust fund, she is cut off by her father and forced to go back to China and work for the family toy business. What begins simply as a way to regain financial support soon develops into a life-altering journey of self-discovery, as she learns the business from the ground up and reconnects with her estranged family in the process.
Go Back to China is a hilarious, heartfelt, and compelling portrait of what happens when today’s Millennial culture clashes with the old-school, hard-working values that families around the world have continued to instill and pass down. It also offers an honest look at the human cost of things that are made in China.
#fullmovie #annaakana #comedymovie
Directed by: Emily Ting
Starring: Richard Ng, Lynn Chen, Anna Akana and Kelly Hu - บันเทิง
Omg... sasha's dad is exactly like my dad... I thought he hated me but after he passed away....I realized how harsh the outside world is and he was just preparing me to be brave and to face any hardships in life, I now realize why he was so tough on me... miss you dad ❤️
ooohhhh!!
Your words made me cry as they reminded me my father
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so sorry/disappounting. that u realized this after his death 😭
There is a saying "Mums stroke, dads poke"...
The actor for the Dad was Richard Ng, a famous actor from Hong Kong, who just passed away in April 2023. It is possible this was his last play. Love the characters Mr. Ng brought to many movies.
Hahaha so sorry
OH, NO!!! I had not heard that. SAD!
He did a great job. This is my first movie . All the characters did good as well . Hope there's Part 2
😔 😟 🙁 😥 😞 😿
@@hesedtv3712 what's so funny about someone's passing??
How many people read the comments section before watching d movie...
Me
Frequently!
Always, unless I have seen the movie before.
Never
Always unless their turned off
When I saw this in my recommendations, I thought about how cringe it looked and it was probably going to stereotype the Asian community instead. This movie was really good! It made me think, cry, and appreciate my parents that much more.
I surfed TH-cam for an hour trying to look for an actual good movie till I found this... definitely LOVED it❤
Me, too. It was wonderfully delicious.
Only a woman could write something like this, you feel the touch of a sensitive woman. Very nice! Good teachings, above all about EGO, family, friendship, life, love. You can easily understand what is better to avoid to do. Life is not money, nor business, life is enjoying what you have, doing what you really want to do, being grateful, thanking for everything, even for tiny things, and helping those who have less than you. I enjoyed this movie a lot, thanks for uploading.
You can find these exact morals in Star Wars, and other stories like it . I think these are ethics that people of all genders have, but we're being deprived of it in the media these days.
Lulu did not even finish high school and worked at a local hair salon but her English is top-notch!
😂lousy movie
I like the way actors speak English incredibly. Most of all, how the Filipino characters were treated. The maid wasn't insulted or shouted upon. The Filipino product designers, too, wee treated well. Thanks to the movie writer. That was entertaining.
24:45 except here, she got verbal abuse
@@colinmaharaj i think that is the way he is. He scolded his factory worker too
saan na yung mga mahilig magkoment ng pinoy pride.
Pinoy din yung main character. Ipinanganak na sa US. Kapatid sya ng classmate ng anak ko.
She has so cuute and nice friends with looks but also with brain and style, therefore I like this movie even more. They keep the conversation at higher level than about boys and drinks. They party in a fun way and keep their self esteem . This movie brings so many good examples of how friends should be.
Exactly
Yes, I am glad this was not the "ditch the girl when she is no longer rich" plot twist.
Being 1st Generation Chinese-American with parents from China, I totally relate to this movie. This is better than the stereotyped movies portraying Chinese people from the past decades.
Totally agreed.I do love those period dramas though, even if bit fake in some ways.
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@@ChristianSoldier71 seriously. Xn trolls?
@@ja-qk4vd Jesus loves you and He has a plan and a purpose for your life. Once you die, It will be too late to repent. Put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomorrow. Have a great day!
This movies filled with stereotypes!
When Sasha 's dad said to his employees, "more passion!" What a welcome 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂
I'm so happy to see Filipino actors and actress in this movie 🤗🤗🤗
I love seeing Filipinoactors too! A pleasant surprise. The Filipino dispora goes overseas to support their families, a truth.
Only the maid is Pinoy.
@@oliviavizcayno1101 The designers are Pinoy too @ 38:40 and 41:38
She actually isn't as bratty as dad makes her out to be. She really has a good heart and love for hard working people ❤️
The father is the one with the problem.
Yall spoiled just like her must be. Dad right.
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@@ChristianSoldier71 thank you God 🙏🏾 for salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.
@backedupwithtruth: Absolutely.
relatable. as a filipina my culture taught me to get good grades and work hard and be what our parents thought they want us to be … hence majority is not living their dream. Being a mother i had instilled in my son to go for what you love to do and get paid . PLAN A should be the focus but we’re caught up with plan B .. back up plan and should never be like that
Surprised how good this movie was I don't usually get into small budget family dramas but this is really a charming little flick thanks for the upload. 😊
good movie
I hugely enjoyed it as well!
This is such an amazing movie that really reflects actual chinese social problem and challenges that current generation is facing. Acting 100%. Story line 100%. Love it.
Did you know what have you tell here? Are you compare Chinese ways of living with the USA way of living???
@@jesantonihevileon8611 Not everyone in North America lives like Sasha was living! I spent about the first 10 years of my working life in a factory in Vancouver, BC, Canada. There were some Chinese people working there also, but not all of the workers were Chinese.
None of the characters in the movie are real Chinese, they are fake Chinese acting by Americans pretending knowing Chinese culture, it make me sick to watch the successful Chinese business man-the father acting horribly towards anyone he saw. He won’t have a chance to become thus rich if he behaves like that in China. What is the era the movie was casted? 1990s?
it's just what the US or Hongkongers that never been to mainland China think it is. This movie made by Amercians and hire a lot of Hongkong staff, I can see the background of the team. The movie has to cater for the American Audience, but lot of the details are not real.
Try the shut up button just for fun
this deserves more hype !! im so glad youtube recommended this to me. and anna is such a good actress, i hope she gets more roles~
The best actress is being yourself in a situation
Right! I even forgot that I was watching “Anna Akana”. I’d love to watch more movies with her in it, as well as the other actors. Everyone was so good. I really enjoyed this movie.
This is a gem of a movie. I'm glad it appeared in my feed.
Me too!
I absolutely LOVED this movie 🥺❤️ If you're checking the comments to see if you should watch it......Please Do!
Just bumped it on TH-cam, and watch it by curiosity, but it's really good movie and tears up. Everyone did great job on their characters 👏 😍
I agree 👍
Same here
Family is always more important than Money. Great movie and so many lessons to learn. Thank you
Fathers with business think so..and some of their children..but others take advantage after he has died..and they not only mess up the business and finish with it (just to brag about having money, they have never worked to earn, learnt nothing..and think that money will always be pouring down ...) This is my situation...with other 3 sisters and their husbands..they wanted me out..they made fraud..and I just had no option to faught back...legal battles are dificult..but I have to take over my dads business to save it from this harpies..
Love this move so much. It popped up as a suggested movie for me randomly and I thought why not. It was such a fun and touching movie. I'm glad I gave it a watch.
Same here.I never imagined that I would enjoy it as much as I just did.
Me too. I try to watch it n it was nice n funny.
WARNING!!! Jesus is coming... Is your heart right with God? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Once you die, it will be too late to repent, Put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomoroow.
@@MichaelLapi-ht8zm Try to watch 'Life changes everything' and 'Amazing Love- the story of Hosea'. Both are v good n eye-opener.
its good to watch #standwithPTI pakistan
This made me cry because it hit so close to home. I'm from an Indian family so not everything relates but the discussion that Carol had with her dad about taking responsibility and being a daughter before being his employee/investment hit too close to home. I wish my parents would have at least told me what I'm signing up for and give me the option to leave and support myself if I choose. Most Asian parents don't give their children this choice and expect the world out of their kids. It's simply too much pressure sometimes.
Quit complaining. Where would you be without your parents? Snorting Fentanyl or knocked up and living on welfare. Who paid for college tuition, food, rent. Go to India and see how life is. Not everyone lives like the Ambani kids.
@@phoebusapollo4677 these gen z cannot live without parents support for a month also...reality hits them once they become parents
When you struggle and succeed, you will know the value of Money. Its better the kids struggle and do something for living.
I love how the filipino and chinese are working well together with the americans. This is a truly Asian Amercian movie. I love it. Keep it up.
Amazing movie. Awesome actors from China and the Philippines 😊❤️❤️❤️
A pop up movie on the my newsfeed, and is really a good movie to watch, an also a lesson learned movie and i’m glad to see some filipino cast on this show that speaks also tagalog...a well done movie!...
52:33 Every kid that has an asian parents spends their entire life waiting for this exact moment. "good job"
What a movie, no action no nothing but a huge and a great message, and that's an example of a true father right there, this movie is really rich of meanings!
Good, doing is better than talking, special for new fashineble generation.
Actually Sasha’s father is such an action man 🔥.
👍...this is reality of everyones life...i like the story it en-tells a lot of how our society works...how family survives.. thumbs up to my filipino countrymen portraying the reality of working abroad leaving their families behind in order to earn...
Such a sweet movie! Anna's and Lynn's acting was very natural. Love from Sri lanka 🇱🇰
Hi I'm a Sri Lankan and watching from Egypt ❤️. 🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰
They are totally natural as if they were the movie screen writers. I was impressed by Dad’s acting skill since I have seen him in several Hong Kong movies. His interaction with Sasha was so true.
I absolutely love this movie! it had me in tears. We need more movies like this, very heartfelt and relatable. And I like that it wasn't sexual. The movies that are being shoved in our face nowadays are way over the top with intrusive sex scenes😒.
Yes it made me cry but it made me upset as well and it also made me happy compromising working as a team together to make something work rather than caring about one another that only causes enemies bitterness frustration and nobody wins that way
I thought I was the only one who thought this so true
Yes!
You are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT
cept the old man had slept around and got them all to abort..
Good movie, I laughed when he said, “ daddy is afraid that people in your school will think that I am your grandpa.”
That was funny.
Being Asian and a Filipino at that super can relate. We don't mind a boss who screams and taunt but never backs it up, those are the kind of bosses that you just need to understand. ... There is this saying that states ... You don't have to understand but rather just be understanding, that's the secret to a Filipino's patience. "Kung nakakaintindi ka, intindihin mo na lang." There are a lot of old timers that think their time consumed through work is their sacrifice for the betterment of their family, yet forget to give a single second for their family. ... ... so sad.
Did enjoy the flick.
Great movie! Real family story conflict life. The sibling acted really well, very natural! Forgives, regardless of their flaws.
Sometimes your own family disappointments serves to save other people disappointments. In fact, Sasha's disappointments of being fatherless helped to all factory workers to be close to their families. Great lessons to learn from this movie. .....
😃"go back to China"! What? "Bleep you I'm an American"! 😃🤣😄That got me to watch this movie! Excellent! Thanks, Adam 😎
Same here and the way she said f*k you I am American 😅😅😅
This movie is really amazing and the fact that it shows the problem China is facing and some other Asian countries the movie is really eye opening
I can relate much.. good times working as a nanny 10 years ago in Hongkong. Respect to my Chinese employers.
This is my 1st time seeing this movie it just happened to pop up on my feed and I'm glad I took a chance.
What a beautifully done movie great cast
Literally same thing happened to me today. Loved it.
WARNING!!! Jesus is coming... Is your heart right with God? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Once you die, it will be too late to repent, Put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomoroow.
Me too, but it's surprisingly good movie 🤩
This movie will teach everyone a lesson too. I appreciate and love this.❤️
yes, u are right
This is really well done. So much of the Chinese family caring culture, the work ethics, and the deeply heart felt connections I genuinely can relate to. It was also hillarious the screaming, the blaming and downward spiral of negativity. Overall really grateful for this story telling of my Chinese heritage
The act of generosity, in the end, gave me tears! Fabulous movie
This is a great movie...they have staff from Philippines...attitude,morale,respect
And values are learned from this movie.
This is going to be my favorite movie forever
I've learnt so much, Sasha learns so much, she knows when to forgive and give. She is honest and i think i love that character
Childcare, homecare that's one of my dreams for Filipinos who are working too hard. Once upon a time leaving my daughter while I'm working was one of my nightmares. Now she's 22 yr. old and she's a great daughter. Also I saw many ppl who can work but can never leave their old parents.
Lovely authentic reflection of the many cultural challenges in the US, China and everywhere the orientals have prospered and grown into other nations, cultures. The web has made it like in our face! Story is so realistic, great actors too. Enjoyed the dynamics of family run business that doesn't stop when partners go home after work!
This is why I love Chinese movies I learn more about business. The respect and order just out of this world
This is uncanny movie on so many levels. I'm smiling for a real reason.
Personally, I don't feel these sorts of movies are common. I see so much hedonistic media out there. This movie actually has genuine ethics, and a sense of compassion that you can feel from most of the characters.
@@awakenow7147 your very right
Great movie
This was like a youtube special with Anna Akana headlining a movie and Pomplamoose singing the end credits, so very cool! So my parents came from mainland China and their early teens were spent dodging the Japanese during WWII and they came out unscathed and came to the U.S. (fun fact my Dad was in the army stationed in Germany the same time Elvis was there and although he never met him, he saw the impact he had even in a foreign country).
My dad worked hard in my youth and I never saw him that much even though we were in the same house. I didn't resent it until later in my adult life and I never appreciated his sacrifice until later in my adult life. He never cheated on my mom, never gambled, never drank and had his three sons financially setup for college. I really appreciated the nuance of the movie setting up the father as a flawed character at odds with his children. The parental sacrifice and their understanding if their children want to follow a different path is so relevant. Thanks Dad, you're the best!
I'm an Indian and I respect this movie for being realistic and showing the rat race of capitalism. At the end of the day we are all trying to survive. ❤ Lot's of love. ✨
I Loooveee this movie. I enjoyed this movie story so realistic and based from Chinese norms for centuries. After I watch I felt I received a seminar about business mgmt. on a family enterprise. On top of it all, a new perspective to establish nicer relationship of siblings from multiple wives. That father could have intentionally treated them all equally tough, drove them to challenge him in unison and let each siblings DNA do the rest.
I think a parent on a late stage of life has a lot to worry if anyone of his children is a stranger or not in harmony/disarray, even worst seeing them in chaos over inheritances.
I didn't want this movie to end
So beautiful
This world needs men like sasha’s Daddy I clapped my hands for sasha too ❤ this movie is incredible.
This movie made me cry lots,I haven’t back to China for years already
I came across this movie while scrolling on TH-cam. I love this movie. I love the character of Sasha Ting, the character of the father is rather harsh or abusive but then all of a sudden, towards the end,
the father lightens up to have a soft heart 😂. I want to explore more of Emily Ting's movies.
this was much better than i expected… the story was very engaging and reminded me of people in my life
@The Movie Club yes… great story. I dont have the patience to watch movies but this one hit the spot
wow, what a great movie, the writing, directing, acting, casting, music. I can't think of a single flaw.
Shasha forgot her VPN subscription, LOL. Great movie, actually! And the reality of overseas Filipino workers is so strong in this movie. I'm cutting onions 🥹🥹🥹
Riiiight! 😉. I thought it was great too! A happy film. 🥰🥳🥰
This movie is like how the old 80s great movies were. Great Life Lessons on the big screen. its also doubly fun for me because i know all the languages spoken.
This Movie was good. It Teaches People To Be Thankful For What You Have . And Never forget about others. Money is not everything 🍿🌹
This movie deserves millions of views. Lucky this time, i was just skipping without even looking at the numbers of views because it is how i choose what to watch. I would have not picked it. Feb 20,2023.You must watch it.
It is fascinating to see Anna Akana grow artistically so much in front of my eyes, from shorter videos to short films to this.
Wow! its really a good movie that full of lesson in life, its realistic about family issues, its really difficult to handle a family business with a blood relate that the truth. the actors are so good... Thumbs up!
Very good story. Made me look at China in a much finer way, I enjoyed 'living' the story of this girl from the western side. I enjoyed this film. Congratulations.
This was so relatable ... many filipinos sacrifice leaving their family to look for work abroad....
Haven’t finished the movie yet but already relating so much. I’m Filipina, Chinese, and African. I’m feeling all the feels from the Chinese side of money and Filipino side of the help.
What a lovely movie! I have lived in China and teach English online. I really enjoyed it!
WARNING!!! Jesus is coming... Is your heart right with God? Jesus loves you and He died for your sins. Once you die, it will be too late to repent, Put your trust in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, we are not guaranteed tomoroow.
@@ChristianSoldier71 Yes , I know Jesus is coming anytime for we are living in these last terrible days. Recent earthquakes in Turkey, Syria n New Zealand is a proof of this. Nothing is permanent. This world is not my home. The earth these days is hot, humid n badly polluted with increase in the Global warming. The Future is very difficult to live on earth n there is increasing enmities between many countries against each other. I am waiting for the Lord n watching Watchman Adam in You Tube.
@@nancydsouza1094 Jesus loves you and He has a plan and a purpose for your life. Once you die, it will be too late to repent. Put your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior today, We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Have a great day!
@@ChristianSoldier71 Thank you n have a great day in the name of the lord Jesus. 🙏
@@nancydsouza1094 AMEN and TY!!
The story is so nice and the characters are very good in acting even my kababayan's😍from the Philippines..
There's something very likeable about this movie. U don't know what it is but it has some niceness in there & u just keep watching & enjoying it 👍👍
Dad’s girlfriend from China didn’t even finish high school but speaks English so well…
This movie is so professionally produced and directed. I guess I thought it was just a comedy TH-camr making a little movie. Well done! And a wonderful story. The whole factory setting is completely real, including the dining hall, the sewing room, the cutting room, just not the final scene. As far as I know, there are still no real factories in China that offer daycare for the children of their migrant workers.
The Chinese workers are exploited.
As someone who used to live in shenzhen for a year, all the settings in shenzhen and the factory were real!
AS A FATHER, I REALLY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE, and as a father I do understand that we DAD'S do work hard for our children, but I also did sacrifice to be at every event possible that my children were involved in, and owning a business makes it even harder at times, but I knew beforehand, that to be a good father, you have to be there for your children physically, as their birthdays when young nean something to them, and let us say at 10 years old only happens once in their lifetime, as well as all the other birthdays.
Wow!!!
10/10
This has been a PERFECT example of not just Asian but a Global Family Value!
It has also given a balance on how Filipinos should be portrayed. Not just Domestic Helpers but can excel also on Corporate think tanks.
Kudos Producers, Director and Actors.🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
" I am proud of you. " -- That's all that children want to hear from their parents.
20 mins in…oh god this is too true. All those ex wife and girlfriends and supporting girlfriend’s family (aka strangers) etc. 😂
😂😂😂
Surprisingly spot on with so many things that I experienced/witnessed while a grad student in Taiwan and working at a factory that yes, made toys for a huge not-to-be-named company. Very well done. Thank you!
I adored this movie, Sasha has really an amazing heart ! For sure she’ll become an excellent professional.
I was not expecting much, but it is indeed a very good movie.
What a wonderful movie...
A few details that my OCD forces me to mention...
Toys are made in Shantou, not the nearby factory towns of ShenZhen, though the language is Cantonese at both places. Secondly for design inspiration one hops to Japan or Korea, not HongKong.
Loved the work nonetheless...
p.s. my consultancy services are available for the next project or any kind of sourcing needs or commercial contract placement/enforcement from Mainland China😊😊
P.P.s. Anna is such a cutie, I love her 😊
Loved it. I usually watch historical Chinese dramas or rom-coms. But this one was really good. Highly recommend
First time I can totally relate to any film. I have restaurant and I worked there in new Zealand . Sometimes my father treat me as an employee not as his daughter 😢. I feels so dispointed and sad. But I can spend as much money. So everything is in balance I thing so.
This was the most sincere movie I've seen lately :) World is a strange place, so is the family sometimes. And some things are not what they seem sometimes. I liked all the actors here. I hope I see them somewhere again.
The father figure in the movie, Richard Ng, passed away recently.
@@letitiaprincess1125 oh no, that is so sad to hear :(
Good movie, thanks for posting it. Sasha's dad looks like my papa! I'm glad she went back to do the responsible thing and help correct her expensive mistake with the scarf; she redeemed herself from being just a spoiled brat.
I really love this movie.. I really like how shasha tackles all the tough situations ❤
I REALLY LOVE THIS MOVIE.THERES SO MUCH TO LEARN FROM IT.THANK YOU SO MUCH
Loved watching. The father is great actor
Oh my! I love this movie! A combi of Chinese, Filipino and American actors. 💜🤗
i lived and worked in Shenzhen 2008-2012 and Shanghai 2017-18 and agree this feels fairly authentic. My kids were invited to be playmates with a rich Chinese business owner's kids and he had the whole mistress thing going just like this dad. Gregarious but probably a big jerk too. Sad the culture created such a reality. Makes me miss China, but I fear it's losing a lot of the good from the time I was there. Also sad. I came across this movie right after watching the one about Hong Kong. Both great simple films.
This is such an awesome movie teaching how to teach young adult responsibility and not take things for granted,but especially treating the employees that work for companies respect and how hard it is to live on a low budget and unable to be with families. Mr.ng such a good actor and so much realism.
So nice Maria was Filipina and the 2 toy designers were Filipino. Love
So happy to chance upon this movie! Really touching and bring across a great message to all kids across the globe. Lessons for parents too! Acting was superb... of course with famous HKG comedian actor, Richard Ng. His English is good!
So proud my kabayan filipinos are also part of this movie
I really love the director and I think her name is Emily. She has such a unique angle to look into this issue. I hope more American could watch this and appreciate what the normal Chinese have to go through in life to survive and support their family. Still so sad though and truly hope this could change for good
Anna, I have watched many of you're videos, and I have enjoyed them. But I never had a clue that you are this talented. On many levels, I loved this movie. Social responsibility, social awareness, generational differences, family dysfunction, healing, redemption, forgiveness and love, all tied together in a heartwarming story. Again I say, I loved it! ❤
David, you are right on. At the end of the day, family is beautiful!
I love that there are Filipinos on the cast
I started to see this movie & though that I was not going to like it, but after seeing the whole movie....I love, love, love, love this movie 🎦!!!! This is a great movie showing that the Ritch girl can grow up to become a wonderful woman in her own life, with a little help from her father!!! Anna akana was so awesome for this movie!!!I would love to see her in more movies 🎥!!!
I love this movie.. heartfelt and very wholesome..
Sasha doesn't know this but she's just like her dad, I love her she's creative and she ventures out of her comfort
can't believe i burst into tears at the end, what a touching story and full of surprises throughout. highly recommend!