I happened to think this was a very cute movie. It had a nice mix of drama and humor, and the characters all ended up better off in the end, which is the definition of a comedy. Most Americans just assume comedy means slapstick-laugh-out-loud because we forget our high school Shakespeare lessons... I also enjoyed Sandra Oh. This was before she was famous for being in Grey's and a few other movies, and she did a splendid job. She was a nice mix of hardened spirit with a caring side. I love how her whole demeanor is changed at the end by the scare from her daughter and the realization that she can fall in love again. As for what some people have said about the daughter, how can you dislike her? She meant well all along and she is just a child after all, so she is a very lovable character. Have a heart. Not having been exposed much to Cantonese culture, I really enjoyed this glimpse into that world. All in all I give this movie 2 thumbs up.