DIDI – ★★★★

Really enjoyed this film, and lovely to see Twin Peaks’ Joan Chen in her role as the protagonist’s mother. Story about a teenager of Chinese descent growing up in California in the mid-2000s, and his relationships with family and friends during those difficult and awkward teenage years. Had plenty of excellent tech references to the time, including AOL instant messaging, myspace, razr flip phones, etc. One of those films where they seem to get all the important parts of a good film right; pacing, acting, sets, and story. A bit like a cross between Dazed & Confused and Fresh off the Boat. I miss AIM.