Grandma's Dumpling Restaurant (2018)

Other name: The Old Lady's House of Dumplings, 姥姥的饺子馆

Description:

Grandma's Dumpling Restaurant tells the heartwarming and challenging story of Jiang Guifang, a formidable matriarch who, driven by the need to support her family, establishes a humble dumpling house in 1984. Spanning over three decades until 2018, the film chronicles Jiang’s remarkable journey as she builds her legacy from scratch. Her entrepreneurial spirit is tested by constant hardships: a difficult beginning, forced relocations, fierce rivalries, and the tempting allure of outside capital. Simultaneously, Jiang navigates deeply personal family trials, including her eldest daughter's illness, her second daughter's divorce, the marriage of her third son, her fourth daughter's departure, and the adoption of her fifth son. Through every professional and personal storm, Jiang's unwavering strength, unbridled character, and superior wisdom lead her children, demonstrating the enduring power of family and resilience in the face of life's relentless twists and turns.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Family; Food