View more about Dumplings reviews
Tradition and Roots
Mae 2022-12-09 15:05:06
Dumplings are not as intriguing as home. Both films have the shadow of traditional Chinese characteristics. The discussion at home is about traditional Chinese medicine and life and death. The dumplings discuss the theme of eating baby superstition and the pursuit of eternal youth. Both are the protagonists seeking help from various normal channels in modern society. As a result, I turned to some folk mysterious recipes. Chen made a profound reflection on the situation of traditional culture in China after the transformation. He did not propose an answer. It is just that tradition is the root after all, and the root is not exposed, but it has always been there.
Extended Reading
-
Mei, the cook: Let me tell you, all expensive cosmetics claim to contain precious stuff like bird's nest, ginseng, pearl powder, pollen, royal jelly, whatever. Who cares? For women to rejuvenate, you must start from inside for the best result. Only my secret formula can do this. Mrs. Li, think of the results, not what it was.
-
Mei, the cook: [singing] Rough is the nature of Lake Hung / My home is on the shore / At dawn, boats go out with nets / At dusk, they return loaded with fish / Wild ducks and lotus roots are here / The scent of rice fills our autumn air / They say heaven is beautiful / How can it compare with my Lake Hung?