Lucky Lu
A gripping story of resilience, survival, and a man's quiet fight for dignity. Lu arrives from China to New York harboring the dream of opening his own restaurant, but harsh realities quickly shatter his hopes, leaving him drowning in debt and trapped in invisible delivery jobs.
One morning, his wife and daughter — whom he hasn't seen in years — suddenly join him, carrying their own desire to rebuild a life together by his side. Over the course of just a few intense days, Lu pours everything into creating moments of genuine happiness for them, battling exhaustion and uncertainty to rekindle the faint lights of a possible shared future. Amid New York's indifferent streets, his small acts of love and determination become a testament to unyielding hope, transforming fleeting joys into profound steps toward family reunion and personal redemption.
Key Information
Year
2025
Duration
103 min
Country
Canada, United States
Languages
English, Chinese, Mandarin
Awards
El Gouna Film Festival, Silver Star (Feature Narrative Competition) | Filmfest Hamburg, Young Talent Award | Golden Horse Film Festival, Golden Horse Award (Best Original Film Score, Best Leading Actor)
Cast & Crew
Directors
Lloyd Lee Choi
Writers
Lloyd Lee Choi
Production Companies
Hisako
Cast
Chang Chen (Dune, The Assassin, The Grandmaster), Fala Chen (Ballad of a Small Player), Carabelle Manna Wei
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