Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart — Criterion Collection DVD

Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart is a Criterion Collection DVD of Wayne Wang’s bittersweet family portrait set in San Francisco’s Chinese American community. This one-disc release includes a director’s cut and listed bonus features, making it a fit for viewers interested in intimate family dramas and film extras.

At a glance

A bittersweet story about an aging immigrant widow and her devoted daughter, set in San Francisco’s Chinese American community.
The listing describes a director-approved special edition with a new director’s cut and supplemental material.
Bonus features include a conversation with Wayne Wang and filmmaker Arthur Dong, a Laureen Chew interview, English subtitles and an essay by Brian Hu.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A compact, single-disc DVD edition with a listed runtime of 88 minutes.
The described supplements add filmmaker and actor conversations as well as a scholarly essay.
English subtitles and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, so buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray or 4K release should look for another format.

Technical specifications

12 specifications

Disc and presentation
Format	DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Aspect ratio	1.78:1
Number of discs	1
Run time	1 hour and 28 minutes
Language	English

Film
Genre	Comedy
Director	Wayne Wang
Actors	Cora Miao, Ida F.O. Chung, Kim Chew, Laureen Chew, Victor Wong
MPAA rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Release date	August 15, 2023
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	7.5 x 5.45 x 0.6 inches; 2.43 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers drawn to gentle, character-focused family dramas and stories about generational tension.
Criterion Collection viewers who want a DVD edition with supplemental interviews and an essay.

Less suited to

Buyers who require Blu-ray or 4K video rather than DVD.

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Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a DVD in NTSC widescreen format, with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio.

What bonus features are listed?

The listing describes a new director’s cut, a conversation with Wayne Wang and Arthur Dong, a 2004 interview with Laureen Chew, English subtitles including subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an essay by Brian Hu.

How long is the film?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 28 minutes.