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Chinese Take-Away

2011 · Movie · 93 min · ★ 7.2 · 81% critics

Comedy

A grumpy, solitary shop owner in Buenos Aires has his routine upended when he takes in a stranded foreigner who can’t speak the language. As they search for family and a way forward, misunderstandings turn into unexpected connection, mixing gentle humor with heartfelt moments.

Also known as Chinese Take-Out · Un chinois tombé du ciel!

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Details
Original title
Un cuento chino
Years
2011
Release date
2011-03-24
Language
Spanish
Runtime
93 min
Critic score
81/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (441 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a humane comedy-drama about unlikely friendship, culture clash, and small acts of kindness, with a feel-good tone similar to Heroic Losers or Volver; Not for you if you need nonstop laughs or fast pacing.

Pros: warm odd-couple bond; sweet humor and heart; strong performances | Cons: slow-moving at times; can feel sentimental; predictable beats

Awards & recognition

  • Goya Award — Best Ibero-American Film · 2012
  • Goya Award — Best Ibero-American Film · 2012 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Sebastián Borensztein