Dealing with Dad

Fun dramedy about a Chinese American family dealing with their unlikable dad becoming more likable with his bout of depression. It's a good indie, and those who enjoy fresh takes on family dynamics will enjoy this.

If you are part of a Chinese American family, you will enjoy a lot of the cultural references, (and if you're not, you'll enjoy getting a peak into some of the fun things about Chinese American families!) For that matter, if you are part of a family... then you'll enjoy this relatable story.

The director and cast do well creating a relatable family dynamic. There are not enough films about siblings, so this is a good addition to that underrepresented genre.

I'm a sandwich generation parent/caregiver. In his dramedy, Dealing with Dad, filmmaker Tom Huang captures the very essence of Sandwich Generation living. He does so with heart and hilarious humor! All the while tackling themes such as parent/child dynamics, sibling issues, mental health, and racial/cultural topics.

The very first scene of this movie hooked me. It put into a visual some much of how I've felt during my caregiving journey. I feel so seen!!!

I highly recommend this movie! I've seen it about 5 times now and laugh every time!!! Definitely put it on your watch list! It'll lighten the load of what can be an overwhelming and hard road of a caregiver.

I watched this movie several times and loved it! I particularly enjoyed the dialog and dynamic between the siblings. Very funny! The film was entertaining and yet also talked about mental health issues, which are often not talked about in Asian families. The relationships in this film were well developed although would have enjoyed hearing more about the father and aunt childhood. So much of how we are today is the result of past experiences. I believe this film can be relatable to many Chinese Americans who grew up with immigrant parents. I would highly recommend this film to my Asian friends!

This is a very funny but also moving look at adult children struggling to figure out what to do about their father's depression. Don't let the subject matter fool you though: this is definitely a comedy. But it also explores how a loved one's mental illness complicates the family dynamic and how various members of a family can have very different approaches to handling it. The characters all seem like real people. Real, very quirky, often difficult people. The mother character especially seemed like people I have known. I saw the movie with my 17-year-old son, and he also thought it was hilarious.

Great writing! The witty banter between siblings is hilarious. The subject matter is serious and universally relevant. And the story flows perfectly between humor and drama. There are some hints that this is a low budget production (effects, etc.), but the story is very poignant, performances are excellent, and it's all built on a fabulous script. While the family in this film is Asian, the story will resonate with viewers from any culture, especially if you have a cantankerous patriarch and colorful sibling rivalries. Regardless of your race or family dynamics, this movie is highly enjoyable.