No Crying at the Dinner Table (Short 2019) ⭐ 7.1 | Documentary, Short, Biography

I've followed Dir. Carol Nguyen's Career since her days of Façade and she's Always stepping up her game with every new effort. Her latest film No Crying at the Dinner Table, however, Isn't just a step up. It's a whole new evolution.

With just 16 minutes, she manages to use her familiar themes of intergenerational trauma, family, and identity in a way that will not only move you but make you consider your own family dynamics with introspection.

The confessions told by her family are so personal and touching, and yet it never feels invasive. you're pulled into that dinner conversation with them and you don't want to leave.