Pork and Vegetable Wonton
Synopsis
A heartwarming family film in the Shanghai dialect, directed by Wu Tiange and starring Zhou Yemang and Pan Hong. It tells the story of Lao Wang, a widowed retired engineer, and his son, exploring themes of longing, estrangement, and reconciliation. Through a bowl of vegetable and pork wontons, it carries the memories of familial bonds among Shanghainese people.
Overview
"Vegetable and Pork Wonton" is a 2025 Shanghainese-language heartwarming family film directed by Wu Tiange, written by Jin Ying, starring Zhou Yemang, Pan Hong, Mao Shanyu, Chen Guoqing, and Xu Xiang, with Wang Lin making a special appearance. The film, grounded in the everyday life of the city, focuses on the loneliness and obsessions of a widowed father, weaving together a family story about longing, estrangement, and reconciliation.
Synopsis
Retired engineer Lao Wang (played by Zhou Yemang) has been unable to move past the shadow of losing his wife, often hallucinating that his wife Sujuan (played by Pan Hong) is still by his side and conversing with him. Every Saturday, his son Xiao Wang (played by Xu Xiang) visits him at home to share a bowl of vegetable and pork wontons made by his father.
An indescribable estrangement exists between the two. Lao Wang stubbornly guards his memories of his wife, while his son tries to understand his father's fixation. A bowl of wontons carries the simplest yet most profound memories of familial affection for Shanghainese people.
| Character | Actor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Jianhua (Lao Wang) | Zhou Yemang | Male lead, retired engineer, widowed |
| Chen Sujuan (Mrs. Wang) | Pan Hong | Lao Wang's deceased wife, appears in hallucinations |
| Lin Meiqin | Mao Shanyu | Important character |
| Jin Asan (Lao Jin) | Chen Guoqing | Lao Wang's neighbor and close friend |
| Xiao Wang | Xu Xiang | Lao Wang's son |
| Lucy | Wang Lin | Special appearance |
Shanghainese Culture
As a Shanghainese-language film, "Vegetable and Pork Wonton" features authentic Shanghainese dialogue, showcasing the vibrant, down-to-earth atmosphere of everyday life in Shanghai.
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Runtime | Approximately 105 minutes |
| Language | Shanghainese |
| Director | Wu Tiange |
| Screenwriter | Jin Ying |
Reception
The film's reception has been somewhat divided. Some viewers praised it for using a bowl of wontons to connect the vibrant daily life of Shanghai, finding it warm and affectionate. Others felt the film's pacing was overly slow and lengthy, with some plot points seeming too detached from reality.
References
- Douban Movie: Vegetable and Pork Wonton
- Baidu Baike: Vegetable and Pork Wonton
- Sohu: A Bowl of Vegetable and Pork Wonton Served on the Big Screen
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