Quick Info
- Year
- 2018
- Director
- Domee Shi
- Duration
- 8 min
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
External Ratings
IMDb7.6
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes76%
📺 Where to Watch
External links — subscription may be required
Bao
Our Rating
7.7/10
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Overview
An aging Chinese mother suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Rating Breakdown
Story
7.7
Acting
7.8
Direction
7.6
Cinematography
7.4
Music
7.2
✓Pros
- Exceptional dramatic depth
- Outstanding performances
- Emotionally powerful story
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
