Domee Shi said that the English name of "Bao", "Bao", has two meanings: not only refers to the Chinese food "buns", but also refers to the "treasure" in the hearts of parents - children
. The inspiration for the film stems from her experience growing up as an only child under the meticulous care of her parents
. Domee Shi was born in China, moved to Canada with his parents as a child, and grew up in Toronto
. Growing up, she often felt that her mother treated her like a precious little bun
. And she likes food and likes to show food through painting, so she created an anthropomorphic "Bao" image to reflect the family affection and atmosphere of Chinese people. Regarding the plot in which the mother does not let the "Bao" son and the blonde girlfriend leave the house, and even swallows "Bao" in one bite, Domee Shi's explanation is: when people are full of strong feelings for someone, they are unwilling to separate . Her mother would sometimes say "I wish I could put you back in my belly" to express her most sincere love for her child. In order not to be seen as her own autobiography, Domee Shi designed "Bao" as a boy
. In addition, Ang Lee's "Diet Men and Women" is also one of the sources of inspiration for the film
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Bao Origin of creation
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Extended Reading
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Krista 2022-04-06 09:01:07
I don't think it's weird. Isn't the whole atmosphere very Asian or even Chinese housewives? The usual emotions are all pinned on the child, I dare not let him get hurt, I don’t want to keep him away from my side, I don’t know how to communicate better, I can only use clumsy methods to try to save it. In the end, it is a double injury. It's weird to swallow the buns? Many mothers have said to their children "it would be good if you were not born at that time". Still realistic.
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Sydney 2022-04-14 09:01:06
Using steamed buns as a metaphor for a son, would you swallow it if you don't obey? horrible.
