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Mam

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After falling in love with Vietnamese cuisine during a life-changing trip abroad, Jerald--a self-taught chef from small-town Texas--arrives in New York City with one goal: to open his own restaurant. Juggling odd jobs and secretly perfecting recipes in a basement kitchen, he's running out of time and money. When he meets Nhung, a sharp-witted Vietnamese waitress, their unlikely alliance sparks a bold culinary journey. From improvised street hustles to a hidden speakeasy, they fight to turn Jerald's dream into reality.

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Jessi Cape Austin Chronicle 5d
It’s a reminder for everyone to consider how the people feeding us got to where they are, and where they still hope to go. Go to Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots 2d
A heartfelt, deeply personal portrait of culinary ambition that captures the messy, passionate reality of chasing a dream. Go to Full Review Leslie Combemale AWFJ.org 3d
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Mam is truly a delight full of optimism and determination, all wrapped in a tasty story about food. Go to Full Review Alan French Sunshine State Cineplex Mar 21
7/10
It [Mam] It comes to life thanks to its use of a brilliant community and the cast’s willingness to jump into a medium that is far outside their comfort zone. Go to Full Review Peter Martin ScreenAnarchy Mar 19
Charming and irresistible, this is a quintessential NYC movie that captures the buzzy energy vibe of Chinatown. Authentically-grounded, kinetic, and vivid, Mam feels like an early 80s indie success story that comes alive on the big screen. Go to Full Review Abe Friedtanzer Awards Buzz Mar 18
8/10
Mam is a gem of a film, a wonderful love letter to its protagonist, Vietnamese cuisine, and the uniqueness of New York City. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Nan Feix

Director

Jerald Head

Actor

Nhung Dao Head

Actor

Tuan Bui

Actor

Henry Wong

Actor

Linh Phan

Actor
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Movie Info

Synopsis After falling in love with Vietnamese cuisine during a life-changing trip abroad, Jerald--a self-taught chef from small-town Texas--arrives in New York City with one goal: to open his own restaurant. Juggling odd jobs and secretly perfecting recipes in a basement kitchen, he's running out of time and money. When he meets Nhung, a sharp-witted Vietnamese waitress, their unlikely alliance sparks a bold culinary journey. From improvised street hustles to a hidden speakeasy, they fight to turn Jerald's dream into reality.
Director
Nan Feix
Producer
Marine Garnier
Screenwriter
Nan Feix, Marine Garnier
Production Co
Loveboat
Genre
Action, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 21m