Banana in a Nutshell

A movie about culture clash.
Banana in a nutshell. A love story about a Chinese girl living in New Zealand, dealing with the acceptance, by her parents, of her white boyfriend as a partner. Her family is beautiful, well educated and middle class. The parent's side is what every parent should do. Make sure their children end up in strong, healthy relationships. Their children's marriage to a person of their same race is preferred by the parents. The story is told honestly and and with everyone's feelings explained. Mixed marriages between Chinese and European people are becoming more common these days, and usually are marriages made in heaven, with the whites getting the better of the bargain. The children of these marriages are beautiful, healthy and intelligent. Chinese people may be surprised to find themselves liked better by their new family, than their spouse. The cultural aspect adds interest and fun to the relationship.

Loved It
I really enjoyed this movie. This is a very well done and honest film about the problems in a cross cultural relationship. The couple must jump through numerous hoops and one of them is the young woman overcoming her fears about whether or not her parents will give their approval. She cannot leave home until she is married. She also expresses some of the difficulties and interpersonal criteria of being the daughter of Chinese parents. The film is very revealing and emotional at times.

Yeah...it's good
Great documentary. Well executed and honest. As an Asian-American, I know exactly what this couple went through. You, like myself, will be rooting for the Roseanne and Stephen throughout this documentary.

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