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Episode 58: Dìdi (2024)

Episode 58: Dìdi (2024)

Update: 2025-01-29
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"Dìdi" is a 2024 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, directed, and produced by Sean Wang in his directorial debut. The story centers on Chris "Dìdi" Wang, a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy portrayed by Izaac Wang, navigating adolescence in 2008 Fremont, California. As he prepares to enter high school, Chris grapples with cultural identity, familial expectations, and the burgeoning influence of social media platforms like AOL Messenger, Facebook, and Myspace. The film delves into his relationships with his overburdened mother, played by Joan Chen, his ambitious artist sister, and his formidable grandmother. Chris's journey is marked by awkward yet earnest attempts to fit in, impress his peers, and understand the complexities of teenage life. "Dìdi" premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2024, where it won the Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic and the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble. The film was released in the United States by Focus Features on July 26, 2024, and received positive reviews for its authentic portrayal of adolescence and cultural identity. Critics have praised its blend of nostalgia, surreal humor, and poignant storytelling, making it a relatable and humorously painful depiction of teenage life.

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Episode 58: Dìdi (2024)

Episode 58: Dìdi (2024)

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