Different Than Before (2023)

Name: Different Than Before
Director: Mayumi Yoshida
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 2023-03-13
Duration: 7 min
Cast: Tzi Ma, Olivia Cheng, Howie Lai, Jasmine Chen

Music Drama

Director: Mayumi Yoshida

Cast: Tzi Ma, Olivia Cheng, Howie Lai, Jasmine Chen

Runtime7 min

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An Asian family celebrating at a Chinese restaurant for their daughter's engagement joyfully sing karaoke on stage when suddenly a group of racist hecklers shout at them. The head of the family, usually quiet and reserved, gets up on stage to sing next.Through a dreamscape fantasy and a montage of childhood flashbacks, the father is transformed into mega pop star "Baba", and finds his courage to be the force needed for good. He snaps back to reality, back to the restaurant, and back to the hecklers in the room. With a newfound sense of urgency, the father confronts the hecklers and rallies the entire restaurant of onlookers to boot them out.

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Different Than Before (2023), directed by Mayumi Yoshida, offers a heartwarming and timely drama that blends music, family, and a powerful message of standing up against racism. Featuring standout performances from Tzi Ma and Olivia Cheng, this film takes viewers on an uplifting journey as a father discovers his inner strength to confront intolerance and unite his community.