Chop Suey (2001)

The film gives us a glimpse of four Chinese siblings yearning to be free from the dictates of their dead ancestors, beliefs and traditions.But emotion gets in the way, defying all rules and keeping the family ties will soon lead them in finding their true identity.Jimmy Wong, the eldest and the only brother, is the breadwinner.He was deserted by his chinese bride on their wedding day which triggers his depression mood.He has locked himself in the four corners of his room.He has totally neglected their family business and his sisters.Annette Wong, a licensed Civil Engineer, seductive, intelligent.She has plans of reuniting with a lesbian lover abroad but Jimmy’s condition prevented her from doing so.Will she ever escape her disfunctional family?Claire Wong-Chua, a plain housewife, a mother with simple dreams.She deserted her boyfriend to obey the wishes of her grandmother to marry a Chinese man.Can she fight for her right to be herself?Lelie Wong, a rebel and spoiled brat.
She chose a Filipino boyfriend to spite her sisters.What does the future bring for her?