‘Didi’ Explores American Teen’s Quest for Belonging in Digital Age

Sean Wang’s debut film captures the struggles of a Taiwanese American teen navigating adolescence and cultural identity in the early days of social media.

The film follows 13-year-old Chris Wang, a Taiwanese American, during the summer before high school in 2008.
Chris grapples with fitting in, handling first crushes, and maintaining friendships amid cultural and generational gaps.
Joan Chen plays Chris' mother, who embodies the complex dynamics of immigrant parenthood.
The film has been praised for its authentic portrayal of adolescence and its nostalgic depiction of the Myspace era.
‘Didi’ won multiple awards at Sundance, including the Audience Award and Special Jury Prize for Best Ensemble.